BEN HUR (4) finished sixth two runs back at this track then improved last time out to score by a neck as public elect after being in the firing line on the turn over 1400m at this track. Steps up a level but he is good enough to figure in the finish. BLUE CAT (9) scored at this track last time out with 1.3 lengths in reserve at the end of 1400m. Has a decent record at this track with one win and two minor placings. Backmarker who gets home hard. Will prove hard to hold out. BELLE JADE (7) has been racing well and is close to a win, the latest effort a solid third at this track over 1200m. Well placed and should be in the finish again. BLOOM NOSE (11) finished third last time over 1600m at this track, beaten 5 lengths. Suitably placed so anticipating a big run again.