VALEN TIME (5) put the writing on the wall last time when second at this track (Dirt) over 1609m, beaten 1.5 lengths after being in the firing line on the turn. Ideally placed to shed the maiden tag. MEDITERRANEAN SEA (6) produced a nice effort on debut in better company last start over 1207m at this track (Dirt) when third, beaten 6 lengths. Will benefit from that experience so a big run is anticipated. MARILYN'S MATE (1) missed the frame on debut then progressed nicely at his second outing when in the firing line on the corner, finishing 6 lengths from the winner in third at the end of 1609m at this track. Best figures measure up. Sure to run well. GREGARIOUS (2) is back from a spell of six-and-a-half months. Debuted with a second, beaten 6 lengths, over 1811m at this track at his only appearance to date. Worth plenty of thought.