RUSE HINT (2) got home by 2.25 lengths last time out over 796m at this track (Dirt). Has a decent record at this track with two wins and two minor placings from seven starts. Has the gate speed to take up a forward position. Leading contender. FREAKIN PATRIOT DASH (1) progressed nicely last time out at the second run of the campaign and finished just 0.6 lengths from the winner in third over 796m at this track. Has the class to build on that encouraging effort last start. CURLIN COAL (3) missed the placings two runs back then improved last start but found one better over 796m at this track, beaten only a nose after being prominent at the turn. Has the class to produce another positive result. EXECUTIVE SASH (5) was an impressive winner last time over 704m at this track (Dirt), leading throughout and putting 5 lengths on his rivals. Adrian X Morales stays aboard. One of the better hopes.