DIXIE PENNY (4) will strip fitter for this after running below expectations first-up at Will Rogers Downs (Dirt), finishing fifth and beaten 5 lengths over 1106m. The engagement of Alexander Bendezu is a positive move. Likely improver with strong prospects. DESERT GLOW (1) missed the frame on turf over 1609m at Fairgrounds Turf two back then filled a minor placing last start on the same surface at Fairgrounds Turf, beaten 2 lengths over the 1609m journey. Strong contender back on the dirt. MAMBA OUT (2) proved too strong two runs ago at Fairgrounds. Safely held last time out when third over 1106m at Fairgrounds, beaten 5.5 lengths. Ideally placed and is sure to make amends. WAMPUS KITTEN (5) comes here off a break of 12 weeks. Worth noting she filled a minor placing when returning from a spell last prep over 1106m at Horseshoe Indianapolis. Looks one of the genuine hopes in the race.