OBAN (4) missed the placings two runs back then improved last start but found a couple better over 1609m at this track, beaten 2.5 lengths after being in contention on the corner. Finds a suitable assignment and can take the next step and salute. FLY RED BIRD FLY (1) is returning from a spell of ten weeks. Finished fifth at Lone Star Park (Dirt) over 1609m at the first run last prep. Now with a new trainer Karen E Jacks. Has found a suitable race and can take this out. COPPERJACKET (8) doesn't win very often but ran a nice race last time out over 1609m at Canterbury Park (Dirt), finishing second and beaten 2.5 lengths. This looks a sterner test than last time but on his best form he is one of the chief contenders. AIR OF GHURAIR (5) made some progress last start to finish sixth over 1308m at this track (Dirt), beaten 8 lengths. Tackles a longer journey this time around and is open to further improvement.