MIDNIGHT WARSHIP (7) comes here off a break of five months. Worth noting he filled a minor placing when returning from a spell last prep over 1207m at Thistledown. One of the genuine hopes in the race. ILIKETHAT (4) resumes today after closing off last preparation with four consecutive wins, the latest over 1207m at Thistledown on August 6. Form here at this journey is very good with two wins from four runs. Expected to be in the finish. DARK VADER (3) did a great job to score by half a length over today's course and distance last start to maintain his good form of late. Worth noting Jose A Bracho goes aboard. No reason he cannot salute again. SPIRIT OF AKRON (1) built on a nice second two starts back at this track (Dirt) with success as favourite over 1207m at this track (Dirt) four weeks ago, getting home by 2.25 lengths. Has his share of ability. Hard to beat in this suitable race.