GUNDY (3) has a strong record this track and trip with three wins and two placings from six starts. Recorded a 2.75 lengths win (27.98) in an A1 last time at this track. Expected to go close. BUCKING BUCKS (6) has a strong record here with four wins and a minor from 10 starts. Below best last time at this track (16.54) in a D1, finishing a half a length fourth. Suited here and expected to run well. ESSEX GUNNER (4) missed the frame last time at this track but just three runs back flew around 277m at this track in 16.31. Top win three back and rates a key player again. TWO SLIP JIGS (1) has strong claims after a close top-three finish last time out.