ROMANTIC JAKE (4) continues to race well but is struggling to break through, placing at his last six runs. Last time finished 2nd on October 9 over 450m at this track behind Eviesteel Hope beaten 4.5 lengths (27.81) in an A4. Goes well out of this box with a win and 12 minor placings. Can measure up this time. GUNNER BLAKE (1) was a course and distance winner (27.60) last time also from the same draw, scoring by 5.5 lengths in an A5. Has the ability and can measure up. LILLYS A LADY (2) in the money last time at this track (27.59) in an A4, finishing a 2.75 lengths third. Can hit the frame with the right run. ABBYS HOPE (5) hit the frame with a narrow second two runs back then claimed an A5 by 1.5 lengths at this track over 450m (27.75) last time. Rises a grade but can measure up with repeat of latest.