WILLIE HOBO (8) returns from a layoff of nine months. Worth noting she filled a minor placing when returning from a spell last time in work over 1200m at this track. Rates highly and should take some beating. PESTO (5) proved too strong two runs ago at this track. Safely held last time out when third over 1500m at this track. Yet to miss the placings in two starts over this course and distance. Enjoys a drop in grade so he can play a big role. BIG OFF KING (1) broke through for a win last start when second up from a spell, scoring by a nose over 1400m at this track. Has a strong record at the third run in so a top-three finish is on the cards. TOQUE DE AMOR (7) has switched yards since finishing sixth five weeks ago over 1400m at this track. Can measure up for the new barn.