MALIBU JOTA (1) has been hard to follow lately, running fourth (16.61) last time but prior to that ran very well when placed at this track. Key player on best and expected to bounce back. NIFFTY FIFTY (3) doesn't have the best strike-rate. Better run when finding the frame last time though, finishing second (16.46) at this track. The form from his last run stacks up well. Winning chance. BLUE HOPE (4) had trap 5 and was game in defeat when only 1.5 lengths from Loxleys Tommo in third (16.16) at this track. Leading chance. ALTERNATIVE PICK (6) cannot be left out after placing from this box last start.