HARD TO POLITIC (7) is a talented gelding who was tested in tougher class last time when tenth over 366m in Group 1 class at this track (Dirt). Goes well at this journey with four wins and two placings from nine starts and should prove tough to beat. CURLS MAGIC WAGON (6) found one marginally better last start over 274m in Group 2 class at this track (Dirt) after being prominent throughout. Going up a level this time but he has the ability to mix it with them. LIGHTNIN STRIKES (3) finished fourth over this distance, beaten 2 lengths, at his latest outing. Form over this journey is strong, boasting five wins from 10 starts. Roman Cruz who has five wins when partnering stays on. One of the main contenders. JS ON FIRE (8) is struggling to break through but hasn't been far away, the latest offering a fifth, beaten 1.2 lengths, over 366m at Listed level at this track (Dirt). Bryan Candanosa who has scored on him three times retains the mount. Strips fitter and deserves respect.