GOVERNING PARTY (10) showed good early pace over 1207m at this track (Dirt) last time and kept going to score by 2 lengths. Should park just off the speed despite a difficult draw. Meeting a tougher field but on his best form he is right in contention. SOUND OF VICTORY (11) opened this prep last start with a second, beaten 0.3 lengths, over 1710m at this track. Best figures measure up favourably. PATCH O'BRIEN (1) went forward and proved too strong last time, scoring with one length to spare over 1609m at this track (Dirt). Alexander Bendezu who has two wins when partnering stays on. Has winning claims on best figures. RUNNINGFORCASH (7) improved sharply last time out to score by 2.25 lengths over 1609m at Belterra Park (Dirt) five weeks ago. Finds a suitable race and can play a major role again.