SLOW BURN (2) has been beaten for early speed lately, last time finishing fourth (25.60) in an A12 at Romford. Better than last start and worth following up. SKEARD JIM (6) has been beaten for early speed lately, last time finishing fifth (25.55) in an A12 at Romford. Form at the trip sound including six wins. One of the better hopes. BLACKROSEMARTINA (3) is right in the mix.