SERGEANT GUMP (3) was sent out favourite last time and scored by 8 lengths at this track (Dirt). Has a solid record at this course and distance, including three wins. Has the pace to be in a prominent position from the outset. Best form puts him right in this. FEVER NATION (1) made it three wins in a row last time out when he scored by 3 lengths over 1207m at this track (Dirt). Winning rider J Mckee retains the mount. Facing a tougher assignment but he is up to the task. ILLINI (5) was a placegetter on dirt over 1207m at Mountaineer Park two back but missed the frame on turf over 1006m at Mountaineer Park Turf last time. Will be hard to beat back to the dirt here. PENROD (4) was beaten 5 lengths into fourth over 1408m at Ellis Park last time out. Well placed to bounce back.