CANDY ROAD (6) finds it hard to win with just one success from 17 starts. Again tasted defeat last start when fifth over 1207m at this track, beaten 8 lengths. Perfectly placed and is sure to play a major role. RULEROFTHEUNIVERSE (9) is back from a spell of five months. Raced once last campaign and finished second over 1408m at this track (Dirt). Rates highly and is likely to be prominent. STEP SLOW (1) was well in the market when resuming last start but failed to threaten when a disappointing fourth at this track (Dirt) over 1207m. Among the leading chances. R DELRAY (5) had support when resuming last time out but never threatened when a disappointing ninth, beaten 20 lengths, over 1207m at this track (Dirt). Should be poised just off the lead. Solid claims on best form.