SILENT STRIKE (4) resumes from a spell of ten weeks and is having her first outing under new trainer Carlos Santamaria. Finished sixth at Oaklawn Park (Dirt) over 1207m at the opening run last time in work. Leading contender. ARTELLA (2) accounted for a maiden field over 1106m at Hawthorne (Dirt) last start, finishing a nose ahead of the nearest rival. Sparingly raced and has more to offer. Big chance to go back-to-back. CAROOM'S CROUPIER (1) has put together back-to-back placings, the latest when 3 lengths away in third after she got a long way back in the run over 1106m at Horseshoe Indianapolis (Dirt). This looks a sterner test than last time but on her best form she is right in contention. HONEY'S ON FIRE (5) opened this prep six weeks ago and scored over 1106m at Horseshoe Indianapolis, getting home by 5 lengths. Key contender.