GRAND ILLUSION (5) was prominent at the corner and finished half a length away from the winner in second last start at HAWTHORNE (Dirt) over 1673m. Has never been out of the money in three starts at this trip, including two wins. Has the gate speed to take up a forward position. Expecting a bold showing. TEXAS CYCLONE (2) finished out of the money two starts back then he was always well out of his ground and was beaten 8 lengths when fifth over 1673m at HAWTHORNE two weeks ago. Best figures measure up nicely. Sure to run well. LICENSE TO STEAL (6) missed the placings two runs back then improved last start but found a couple better over 1710m at HAWTHORNE, beaten 4.5 lengths after being in the firing line on the turn. Taking on a better line-up this time but he deserves plenty of thought. TOWERING STORM (3) was out of the money when resuming from a spell last start over 1609m at this track, beaten 6 lengths. Fitter so expect a better run this time.