FASTER (4) improved sharply on his seventh two starts back at Thistledown (Dirt) with a win as favourite over 1609m at Mountaineer Park Turf (Turf) five weeks ago, getting home by 1.5 lengths after being in contention on the corner. Likely to be there at the finish again. MEANT TO BE LUCKY (10) showed good early pace over 1673m at this track (Synthetic) last time and kept going to score by a nose. Has the speed to overcome a wide draw. Steps up a level but he is capable of running a bold race. STARSHIP EMPIRE (9) was in the firing line all the way and fought on for third last start over 1609m at Mountaineer Park Turf (Dirt), making it two minor placings in a row. Stepping up a level this time but on his best form he is one of the key runners. ELUSIVE IMAGE (5) was beaten 19 lengths into sixth at the second run back from a break in a 1673m contest at this track last time out. Capable of featuring prominently.