STEPNOSKI (3) got the prize two runs ago at this track. Couldn't follow that up last time out when fifth over 1006m at this track, beaten 22 lengths. Has the talent to figure prominently. LOYAL CLEMENT (6) returns from a break of nine weeks. Consistent performer last prep whose most recent appearance resulted in a second over 1207m at this track. Nicely placed to kick off another successful campaign. CLASSIC ALPHIE (2) is a distance specialist who improved sharply on his sixth two starts back at this track (Dirt) with a win as public elect over 1207m at this track (Dirt) a week-and-a-half ago, getting home by 6 lengths after being in contention on the bend. Has the class to figure prominently. BOSSME (5) was comfortably accounted for when fifth last time out over 1609m at this track, beaten 8 lengths, after a win at this track at the previous outing. In contention this time.