THE TALK (4) was close to a maiden win before a five-and-a-half months break, finishing off with a placing over 366m in Listed grade at Lone Star Park (Dirt). Can pick up where she left off. Looks all set to kick the campaign off the right way. TINY TEMPTRESS (3) resumed five weeks ago over 320m at this track and was only beaten 1.75 lengths into fourth. Fitter so expect a better run this time. APOLLITICAL ESSENCE (8) was prominent at the corner and finished second last start at the first run back from a spell over 302m at this track (Dirt), beaten 0.3 lengths. Hard to beat in this suitable race. HOTSGIRL (2) resumes from a spell of six months. Looked close to a win before that break, finishing off with a minor placing over 366m at Will Rogers Downs (Dirt). Has ability and must be included in calculations.