VITALE (11) showed good pace over 1673m at Hawthorne (Dirt) last time and defied all challengers to score by 2.25 lengths. Likely to push forward from the wide draw. Faces an easier assignment so he is a major player. ALL CHOKED UP (2) returned from a spell four weeks ago when he was in the firing line on the turn before being beaten 12 lengths into seventh over 1609m at this track. Strips fitter and can figure in the finish. SHAKE UP (3) finished 5.5 lengths away in fourth last time out over 1106m at this track when resuming from a spell. Steps up in journey today. Right in this. LAMPLIGHTER JACK (10) has put together back-to-back placings, the latest when 3 lengths away in second over 1609m at this track (Turf). Likely to be about the mark again.