HOLD YOUR APPLAUSE (8) has been in the placings his past two starts, finishing second over 1609m at this track (Synthetic) last time out. Should be poised just off the lead. Will prove tough to beat. MEANT TO BE LUCKY (3) was always forward and boxed on to finish second over 1207m at this track (Synthetic) last time. Has a solid record here over this journey. Should settle handy in the run. Will prove tough to beat. QUISTMER (4) is close to breaking through after two consecutive placings, the latest coming when second over 1646m at Tampa Bay Downs (Dirt) after being in contention all the way. Ideally placed and is sure to take plenty of stopping. PEARL OF ACLAIM (6) was in the firing line on the bend and finished second last time over 1609m at this track (Synthetic) when resuming from a spell, beaten 0.8 lengths. Will trim down second-up. Nicely placed to fill a top-three spot again.