SPY NOVEL (4) closed last prep nine weeks ago when he finished fifth over 1673m at this track. Has solid form at this course, scoring on two occasions from five starts. Hard to go past. DIMANCHE GRAS (2) was sent out favourite last time and scored by 2 lengths at this track (Synthetic). Has three wins here. Jose E Morelos who has scored on him two times retains the mount. Leading contender. BLUE SLIDE PARK (5) couldn't have been more impressive first up last start when he scored by 4 lengths over 1609m at GULFSTREAM PARK (Dirt). Open to plenty of improvement and must be respected. ETON (3) was below his best last time when ninth over 1710m at this track (Synthetic), beaten 30 lengths. Has his share of talent and can do a lot better.