HARD LUCK PRAYER (4) has four wins and three minor placings from seven starts this preparation. Scored last start by 2.5 lengths in Listed grade at this track (Dirt) over 1673m after being racing in the leading division. Beautifully placed and is sure to be there at the finish. JR SHADOW BOY (11) met with solid support last start over 1106m at this track (Dirt) when fourth, beaten 6 lengths. Hannah Leahey who has scored on him six times retains the mount. Among the leading chances. Q'S TOPNOTCH (9) is a talented gelding who tackled tougher grade last time, finishing 7 lengths behind Hard Luck Prayer over 1673m in stakes class at this track (Dirt). Big chance in this class. SPEIGHT KNIGHT (1) was an effortless maiden winner last time out over 1609m at this track (Dirt), scoring by 7 lengths. Sparingly raced and has more to offer. Marcelino Pedroza was in the saddle on that occasion and retains the mount. This is tougher but he is capable of another big run.