MELLENCAMP (2) scored an overdue maiden win last time out, getting home by 1.5 lengths over 1207m at this track (Dirt). Shaping up nicely and a bold showing is expected. GET BACK JO JO (1) showed good early pace over 1408m at this track (Dirt) last time and kept going to score by 1.3 lengths. Finds a more suitable contest and can get the chocolates. PROMISSIONE (3) has a moderate winning strike-rate but performed well last time at this track (Dirt), finishing fourth and only 1.3 lengths from the winner at the end of 1609m. Taking on a better line-up this time but he is up to the challenge. SHOGUN (7) scored a 4 length win when resuming from a break on a dirt track at this track over 1609m. Followed up with an unplaced effort on turf at LONE STAR PARK Turf over 1509m. Blinkers come off. Expected to be competitive.