ROMANTIC ROMEO (6) flew the lids with a sensational early split last time, hitting the frame with a 6 length second (24.73) over 400m at this track and making it two placings on end. Capable of going well again. ESSEX CRAZY (3) goes very well here starting 17 times for seven wins and five minors. Hit the frame latest (24.46) when second at this track in a OR. Suited here and expected to run well. CROSSFIELD FINN (2) has been beaten for early speed lately, last time finishing fourth (25.09) in an A2 at this track. Solid record here winning two races. Has ability and can atone. MAHOONAGH HOFFA (4) cannot be written off despite a miss here at his latest outing.