RUSSANDA MACHO (5) carved over from wide out last start and boxed on strongly to finish 1.1 lengths away in third (16.74) behind Sudoky Ourora at this track. Winning claims. HOT AND COLD (3) doesn't win out of turn but looks close to breaking through. Finished second (16.73) at this track last time making it four minors on end. Has a good record here including three wins. Bold showing expected. SOLDIER SAM (2) is down a grade after missing the frame two back at this track then finished runner-up at his latest appearance in a D4 at this track over 280m (16.76). Watch for an even better run this easier company. GUNNERS NEPHEW (6) found the frame here last start and looks a top-three hope again.