SAND CREEK (5) has been in great form with two placings in succession, most recently when beaten 5.5 lengths into second over 1207m at this track (Dirt) when he was prominent throughout. Suitably placed so anticipating another big run. PAT CAN'T COUNT (10) opened this prep with a win two runs ago. Less impressive last time out when ninth over 1710m at this track, beaten 21 lengths. Has the class to return to the winner's list. BISHOP CREEK (2) finds it hard to win with two victories from 21 starts. Again tasted defeat last start when fifth over 1408m at this track, beaten 4 lengths. Nicely placed to test this line-up. STONINGTON (7) finished second last start at the first run back from a spell over 1408m at this track (Dirt), beaten 1.75 lengths. Yet to miss the placings in three starts over this course and distance. Hard to beat in this suitable race.