ZOOMBIE (3) was quickly into stride over 1006m at this track (Dirt) last time and dug deep to score by 0.8 lengths. In a suitable race and can play a major role. VIA DEL CORSO (9) returned from a spell last start with a strong win by 1.3 lengths over 1106m at Hawthorne (Dirt). Has a liking for this trip and must be respected. PURPLE OCTOPUS (4) turned in a nice run when fresh from a spell two starts back at this track then missed the placings last time when 6 lengths from the winner in sixth over 1006m at this track (Dirt). Well placed and is among the leading players. SMART JOKER (1) resumed over 1006m at this track (Dirt) last start and was too good for his rivals, scoring by a nose. Fitter for that last hitout and he can measure up again.