JALAPENO (5) has two wins and three minor placings from five outings this campaign. Found one better last start at this track (Dirt) over 1207m after being up on the pace all the way. Going well enough to take this out. PRACTICALLY DARK (6) returns from a spell of three-and-a-half months after back-to-back wins to close last campaign, the latest over 1308m at Colonial Downs (Dirt). Has a solid record at this circuit. Among the leading chances. ROAR OF THE BEAST (3) has not won for a long while. Last raced on September 26 when beaten 5 lengths into fourth at this track (Dirt) over 1609m after being in contention on the bend. Has started two times at this course and distance and is yet to miss the placings. Best figures measure up nicely. Can do a lot better. IRISH ADIEU (4) ran below expectations last time at this track (Dirt), finishing fifth and beaten 7 lengths. Well placed to turn things around.