THEN NOW 'N ALWAYS (6) was narrowly beaten last start when second in a small field over 1006m at this track (Dirt) at the first run of the campaign. Has the pace to be in a prominent position from the outset. Best form puts her right in this. HARPER BRIANA (7) returns from a spell of six-and-a-half months and is having her first run for a new yard. Finished sixth at this track (Dirt) over 1006m when first-up last time in work. Leading hope and should be tough to stop. HOT T'MATER (3) was out of the money when resuming from a spell last start over 1006m at this track, beaten 9 lengths. Strips fitter and can figure in the finish. PASSING PASSION (1) is resuming from a spell of seven months and having her first run for the James M Watkins yard. Was in the placings when first-up from a spell last campaign at this track (Dirt) over 1106m.