EXCELLORATOR (2) finished 13 lengths behind the winner in fourth over 1673m at this track (Dirt) last start after lifting strongly to score two runs back. This is his optimum trip with seven wins from 11 starts and shapes as a key contender. RECKER POINT (1) was well fancied last start over 1673m at this track (Dirt) when second, beaten 6 lengths. Yedsit Hazlewood stays on. Best form puts him right in this. MARGIN OF AIR (6) raced on the speed last start over this course and distance and stuck on well to finish second, beaten 9 lengths. Suitably placed so anticipating a big run again. TRICOLOUR (7) was beaten 8 lengths into sixth at the second run back from a break in a 1673m contest at this track at his latest appearance. Nicely placed to find some form.