VAN (2) was handy on straightening and went on to finish second last start over 1673m at this track (Synthetic), beaten 1.5 lengths as favourite. In a suitable race and can go on to take this out. SMALL FIELD (3) was comfortably accounted for when fourth last time out over 2816m at Mountaineer Park, beaten 24 lengths after being prominent at the turn. That followed a win at Mountaineer Park Turf at the previous outing. Taking on a better field but he is good enough to feature. STARSHIP EMPIRE (7) proved too strong last start and scored by 1.5 lengths over 1673m at this track (Synthetic). Yet to miss the frame in two starts over this course and distance. Has the pace to be in a prominent position from the outset. Winning claims on best figures. REGAL KINGDOM (5) has been out of the winner's list for a long time, last start finishing eighth at Colonial Downs Inner Turf (Turf) over 1609m. In the right race and should be competitive.