CUPID'S THUNDER (2) looks close to a win, finishing in the placings at his last couple of runs including a third most recently over 1673m at this track (Dirt) when beaten 3.5 lengths. Yet to miss the top three here in four starts. Expected to be in the finish. DOUBLE ECHO (5) flew the gates and led throughout to score by one length last start over today's journey at this track (Dirt). Should measure up again. SHUT UP MICHAEL (4) hit the frame two starts ago at Turf Paradise Turf but ran below par last time when sixth and beaten 8 lengths over 1207m at this track (Dirt). Well placed and there is no reason he cannot find winning ways. MINTASTIC (7) comes here off a last-start sixth, beaten 9 lengths, over 1673m at this track. Strong top-three chance.