FIRST PLAYER (2) finished second over 1609m at Sam Houston Park (Dirt) at his most recent appearance on February 6. Capable of playing a major role. MCDUDE (1) finished second two runs back at this track (Dirt) then improved last time out to score by half a length as favourite over 1308m at this track (Dirt). Suitably placed so anticipating another big run. BERTANI (3) has been out of the winner's list for a long time, last start finishing fourth at this track (Dirt) over 1609m. Placed to advantage and can feature in the finish. REMEMBER BIG JIM (5) missed the placings two runs back then didn't do any better last start when 10 lengths away in seventh over 1609m at this track. Likely improver with strong top-three prospects.