POLAR PATROL (4) was beaten just a nose last start when fresh from a spell and landed his first top-three finish in the process over this track and trip. Has taken a while to hit form but can open his account this time. NATHAN KNOWS BEST (2) made an encouraging debut last time out, finishing 2.5 lengths from the winner in fourth over 1006m at this track (Dirt). Has ability and looks sure to measure up. RYKER'S HEAT (5) settled well back when 13 lengths from the winner in seventh over 1106m at this track last start, a less impressive effort than his fifth on debut at this track the run before. Has the talent to take this out. EL CID (1) turned in a moderate debut over 1006m at this track (Dirt) on June 28 when he was safely held in ninth, 25 lengths from the winner. Plenty of scope for improvement. Must be respected.
