TIGER TWENTY FOUR (7) returns after a spell of 11 weeks. Started the last campaign impressively when in the placings over 1609m at Aqueduct. Strong chance to kick the campaign off on the right note. UNCLE JIM (1) made progress last start to finish second over 1207m at this track after being in contention on the bend. Steps up a level but he is good enough to take this out. WAR STRIDE (5) was out of the money two runs back then again missed the frame last start when he settled well back over 1207m at this track, beaten 7 lengths into eighth. Worth noting Manuel Franco goes aboard. Finds a more suitable contest and can take this out. GYPSY DREAMING (8) was well in commission last time out but could only manage to finish seventh over 1308m at this track (Dirt) in a disappointing performance. Finds a tougher race but a better run will not surprise.