BALLISTIC BLUE has always shown talent and has jumped out well in preparation for his return. CUTTIN? CLASS may've been a touch flat second up but the debut run contained merit. AURORA RISE has been given time since a nice debut effort. BLACK COAL worked early at his first start for the Bedggood stable. Debutant OTTO?S DREAM is a full brother to the dual Group winner Peltzer who won his first three starts. Fellow first starter MIKE'S HOPE has won three jump-outs in a row; big watch. VALEDICTORIAN keeps racing honestly.