FIRST PLAYER (9) showed good early muster and fought on to finish second when resuming last start over 1710m at Remington Park (Dirt). Tricky draw to overcome but does have good gate speed. Likely improver with strong prospects. ABSOLUTELY CERTAIN (5) was well in commission last time but ran below expectations when fourth and beaten 3.5 lengths over 1509m at this track (Turf). Jose L Alvarez who has scored on him three times retains the mount. Sure to run well. HEDGE THE RISK (3) got home by 7 lengths on dirt at Remington Park two starts ago. Disappointed in another run on dirt last time at Remington Park over 1710m when 3 lengths from the winner in fourth. Strong contender back on the turf. MILITANT (1) is having his first look at a turf track today following a fourth when fresh from a spell over 1408m at Remington Park recently. Will strip much fitter and is an each-way hope on best figures.
