HOT LEAD (5) is yet to break through after three career starts. Could only manage to finish fourth last time out over 1106m at this track (Synthetic) following a minor placing at this track (Turf) when fresh from a spell the run prior. Big chance to break through. REPLEVIN (7) is yet to break through in 17 runs. Finished fifth at his last appearance over 1710m at this track (Synthetic) on November 22. Among the top chances in what looks a most suitable race. SKI BUM (6) was in the firing line on the bend and finished second last start over 1673m at this track (Synthetic), beaten 0.3 lengths. Must raise the bar but he has the ability to test this field. ASTIN STYLE (2) was in the firing line on the turn and finished second last start at the first run back from a spell over 1673m at this track (Synthetic), beaten 7 lengths. Will benefit from that outing. Placed to advantage and can fill another top-three spot.