SLINKY DOG DASH (4) missed the frame last time when fourth (29.22) at Newcastle but prior to that had three placings in a row. Yet to win out of this box but has been in the placings four times from eight starts. Has ability and is a key runner. TROOPER TRIPPETT (1) is progressing well with another good run last time, placing (27.75) from Box 4 at this track. Leading chance. RATHRONAN ROMEO (6) jumps from trap 6 again after finishing second (27.27) last time at this track over 450m. Expected to feature. ROMEO VEGA (3) missed the placings here most recently but can sneak into the finish with the right run.