BURNING BRIDGES (4) is a speedy gelding who returned from a break with a win over 1106m at Colonial Downs (Dirt). Has the pace to settle in the leading division. Leading contender. MATTHEW'S TICKET (3) is ready to win after he just missed last time, beaten a nose into second over 1106m at Colonial Downs Turf (Turf) after being prominent from the outset. Well placed this line-up and there is no reason he cannot find winning ways. PARKES (2) improved sharply on his ninth two starts back at Delaware Park Turf (Turf) with a win as public elect over 1006m at Delaware Park Turf (Turf) five weeks ago, getting home by 1.3 lengths after being in contention on the bend. Goes up a rung or two but he is good enough to figure in the finish. DANCING BEAR (6) turned in a fine effort to score by 1.5 lengths at today's course and distance last time out to continue his outstanding recent form. It doesn't get any easier but on his best form he is right in contention.