LITTLE STEVEN (2) improved sharply on his eighth two starts back at HAWTHORNE Turf (Turf) with success over 1673m at this track (Dirt) three-and-a-half weeks ago, getting home by 0.8 lengths after being in contention on the turn. No reason he cannot salute again. HANDSOFFTHEGOODS (1) finished second when resuming from a spell last start over 1673m at this track. Has a sound record here with three wins and six minor placings from 18 starts. Best figures measure up favourably. OLIVERIO (4) was on a winning run of two races but last time out finished third over 1673m at this track. Well placed to return to best form. DOUBLE THUNDER (5) was in contention on the turn and finished third last start over 1673m at this track (Dirt), beaten 2 lengths. Will benefit from that outing. Worth plenty of thought.