MCLAREN VALE (8) made progress last time out, finishing 2.25 lengths from the winner in third at the end of 1006m at this track. Has the talent to produce another positive result. WESTERN AVENUE (3) is back from a break of four months. Raced below par at his only appearance last prep when eighth over 1207m at Fairgrounds (Dirt). Has switched to the Chad Ladner stable over the break. Looks a winning chance while fresh. SONOFASHIP (4) last appeared four weeks ago over 1006m at this track when he finished seventh. This is his first run for the Isai V Gonzalez stable. Well-placed and is among the chances. CATALINA DAY (6) didn’t threaten when resuming last start over 1006m at this track (Dirt), finishing sixth, beaten 7 lengths. Has a fair record when second up, including two top-three finishes. Should be much improved.