SPANISH DOUBLOON (5) started at $9.30 last time and ran below expectations, finishing sixth and beaten 8 lengths at this track (Dirt) over 1106m after being in the firing line on the bend. Suitably placed so anticipating a big run this time. BASSCOAT (7) stuck on well last start to finish third over 1609m at Thistledown (Dirt) after showing good early speed. This is a nice race and can find winning form. LOU MAN (6) is yet to fill a placing in two runs since resuming from a spell, the latest when seventh over 1207m at this track (Dirt) after he travelled towards the rear of the field. First try at the trip but he strips fitter and shapes as a leading player. LUCKY BOSS (9) was safely held when sixth last time out over 2414m at this track, beaten 25 lengths, after a win at this track at the previous outing. Worth plenty of thought.