AFTER SUNRISE (9) finds it hard to win with two victories from 32 starts. Was again denied last start when he found a couple better over 1006m at Mountaineer Park. Meeting a deeper field this time but he is up to the challenge. VALIANT STRIKE (3) has been in the market at his last couple of runs but failed to threaten, the latest effort a modest seventh at this track (Dirt) over 1609m. Rates highly in this line up. Gets his chance. RASCAL FLASH (6) got the prize two runs ago at Thistledown. Couldn't follow that up last time out when fifth over 1207m at Thistledown, beaten 11 lengths. Tackling a more suitable race so he is a major player. DRILL EM (8) was out of the money when resuming from a spell last start over 1609m at this track, beaten 13 lengths. Fitter this time will prove harder to beat.