WINDS OF FREEDOM (3) finished seventh two runs back then improved last start but found a couple better over 1207m at this track, beaten 6 lengths after being in contention on the turn. Likely improver with strong prospects. HANDSOME TICKET (4) showed good early dash and raced on the speed last start before fading to finish 2 lengths back in fourth over 914m at Los Alamitos Qh (Dirt). Well placed and expected to feature. HAWKER (5) is yet to fill a placing in two runs since resuming from a spell, the latest when sixth over 1207m at Santa Anita (Dirt). Has a strong record at the third run in and is among the leading chances. BARRISTER PROOF (8) turned in a nice effort to score two runs ago but was less impressive last time out when fourth over 1207m at this track, beaten 9 lengths. One of the main hopes.