THIS TIME (5) was out of the money when resuming from a spell last start over 1106m at Fairgrounds, beaten 3.5 lengths. Faces an easier assignment so he can make amends. DETERRENT (4) didn't make an impact at his last run before going for a spell on November 15, finishing fourth and beaten 13 lengths over 1408m at Laurel (Dirt). Capable of playing a major role. LAST MINUTE MIKEY (3) comes here off a last-start sixth, beaten 6 lengths, over 1207m at this track. Has sound form here including a win and two minor placings from five starts. Ticks all the right boxes. PROFESSOR NICK (2) turned in a nice effort to score two runs ago but couldn't follow that up last time out when fifth over 1207m at this track, beaten 5.5 lengths. Suitably placed so anticipating a better run this time.