BRASS NUCKS (4) is a three-start maiden who could only manage to finish seventh after being in the firing line on the bend at his latest appearance over 1710m at this track (Turf). This looks a nice race so expect him to be right in the finish. BELLAMY (8) missed the placings on debut two runs back then was always well out of his ground last start when 15 lengths away in 11th over 1710m at this track. Has the talent to take care of this field. LEXINGTON PIKE (2) is yet to break through in three runs. Finished eighth at his last appearance over 1710m at this track (Turf) on November 12. Suited in this line up and is among the better hopes. TWO DUCKS (7) was out of the money when resuming from a spell last start over 1207m at this track, beaten 8 lengths. Fitter this time will prove harder to beat.