FRIC AND FRAC (2) ran below expectations last time at this track (Dirt) over 1106m, finishing fifth and beaten 5.5 lengths. Has good early speed so should take up a forward position. Expecting a bold showing. MERCILESANIHILATOR (6) was well fancied when resuming last start over 1609m at this track (Dirt) when third, beaten 10 lengths. Fitter and expected to be prominent. AVA'S UNCLE BILLY (4) is back from a spell of seven months. Closed last campaign with a minor placing over 1308m at Aqueduct (Dirt). Has found a suitable race and is worth including. SHORTSINTHEWINTER (5) was in contention on the turn and finished second last time over 1106m at this track (Dirt) when resuming from a spell, beaten a nose. Hard to beat in this suitable race.