SLANESTOWN BEAR (6) was safely held last time out, finishing sixth at this track over 261m behind Essex Jewel (16.54) in a D4. Looks the one to beat on his best form. HOLLYHILL GABY (5) latest effort finished 2nd over 261m at this track beaten 2.25 lengths (16.32) behind Timahoe Shark in a D4 on November 4. With even luck and a clean start should be around the money. FERNDALE BUCKO (3) jumped from a low draw and boxed on well to finish second last time, beaten 1.5 lengths (28.27) behind Allowdale Bono at this track. Deserves a win and gets his chance. POMBA PAULINE (4) has ability and finds the right scenario to bounce back.