THORNTREE BADGER (1) has been in the money at her last two runs, most recently when third (17.10) in a D4 over 280m at this track. Likely to improve sharply this time. MY LITTLE LEONIE (2) had the drop on the lead and went on to be beaten 2.25 lengths into third (30.45) at this track in an A7 over 500m. Hard to beat again. GUNNERS NEPHEW (6) doesn't win out of turn. Finished in the minors latest when second (16.65) at this track and may be close to breaking through. Form at the trip sound including two wins. Can measure up. BARTLEMY SOLDIER (5) scored in dominant fashion last time. Must be respected.