MERCIA (10) turned in a sound effort last time when third over 1600m at this track. Back in trip this time. Drawn out but is likely to be in the finish. BATTLECAT (3) improved sharply on his sixth two starts back at this track with success over 1200m at this track two weeks ago, getting home by 0.3 lengths. Has his share of talent. Hard to beat again in this suitable race. MADRIGOR (1) finished out of the money when fresh from a spell two starts back then was beaten 5 lengths when seventh in a 1200m contest at this track two weeks ago. Has his share of talent. Hard to beat in this suitable race. SABALENKA (7) was in the money two starts back at this track but couldn't back it up last time when 13th, beaten 47 lengths, at this track over 1900m. Suitably placed so anticipating a better run this time.