HAMMER (3) failed to live up to expectations over 1308m at this track (Dirt) last time out when in the market. That followed a good third the run before. Looks well placed so expect a big run this time. FROSTY THE GIANT (4) has a moderate winning strike-rate but performed well last time at Penn National (Dirt), finishing third and only half a length from the winner at the end of 1673m after being prominent at the turn. Going up a level this time but he has the ability to mix it with them. YULETIDE GALLOP (1) showed good early muster and fought on to finish second when resuming last start over 1308m at this track (Dirt). Likely improver with strong prospects. KATMANDU (2) returned from a spell four weeks ago when he was beaten 5.5 lengths into fourth over 1308m at this track. Likely improver with top-three prospects.