SPECIAL BATCH (1) showed little early speed last start and failed to come on in the straight when eighth, beaten 5 lengths, over 366m in Group 1 grade at this track (Dirt). Has the talent to take this out. LEAVIN THE CARTEL (5) is back after a break of 11 weeks. Started the last campaign in good style when in the placings over 320m at this track. One of the genuine hopes in the race. PODEROSO (3) was heavily backed and justified the support when resuming last start over 101m at this track (Dirt), scoring by 1.3 lengths. Fitter for that last hitout and looks a big threat to the top selection. LIGHTNING JET ONE (4) is returning from a spell of 11 weeks. Finished fourth at this track (Dirt) over 274m at the first run last prep. Now with a new trainer Ricardo S Guillen.