SHADOW FACTOR (3) is a distance specialist who is coming along nicely this prep. Finished sixth when fresh from a spell two starts back at Gulfstream Park (Dirt) then improved and scored as favourite over 1207m at this track (Synthetic) three-and-a-half weeks ago, getting home by 0.1 lengths after being prominent at the bend. Has his share of ability. Hard to beat again in this suitable race. CERTAIN (4) scored an impressive win by 5.5 lengths when resuming from a spell last time out over 1207m at this track (Synthetic). Has never been out of the placings second-up and he looms as a significant threat. SAINT GOAR (6) is close to breaking through after two consecutive placings, the latest at this track over 1207m. Victor Severino who has two wins when partnering stays on. One of the contenders. DIAMOND DUST (5) returns from a layoff of eight months. Worth noting he filled a minor placing when returning from a spell last prep over 1106m at this track. Looks one of the genuine hopes in the race.