VALE BUCKO (5) boasts a strong record this course with three wins and two minors from nine tries. Placed last time (27.66) at this track in an A1, finishing third and beaten 6 lengths. Rates on top and should go close. CHARLOTTES HOPE (3) is a consistent dog overall, in the frame at six of 19 starts including nine wins but missed the frame latest when sixth (30.68) over 450m at this track. Has an excellent record off this trap. Expected to feature on best form. DEELISH CROFTY (4) finished in the minors last start over the 450m at this track but ran a slick 27.64 last start. Has the ability and can measure up. LINTON RALPH (2) won again in quick time after running them ragged for his three straight win. Rises a grade but can measure up with repeat of latest.