RUFFIN (4) is yet to find the winners' list this time in work but has three placings from six starts this prep, finishing 2.25 lengths away in third most recently over 1207m at this track. Key runner who should feature in the finish. TRIGGER POINT (2) progressed nicely last time out to finish just 0.1 lengths from the winner in second over 1207m at this track after being prominent at the turn. Likely improver with strong prospects. EXCITEMENT (6) has been racing well and is poised to break through after four minor placings in a row, the latest when third over 1207m at this track (Dirt). Distance specialist with six wins and 10 minor placings from 24 runs and is expected to be competitive. KINDERHOOK (5) resumed over 1106m at this track (Dirt) last start and was too good for his rivals, scoring by a nose. Has a strong second-up record and must be included.