EXPRESS BEACH (5) is a consistent performer with three minor placings from three starts this time in work. Produced another good effort last start when second over 1600m at this track. Nicely placed to find winning ways. ESTOPA LIS (2) has filled a minor placing at both runs to date, the latest when beaten 6 lengths into third over 1400m at this track. Settles back early but winds up late. Will be tough to hold out. THE POKER FACE (13) made an encouraging debut last time out, finishing 4.5 lengths from the winner in fourth over 1300m at this track. Likely improver who is among the better chances. XANGAI (11) finished third last start over 1600m at this track to make it two minor placings from seven runs. Has recorded two top-three finishes from five runs at this venue. Worth considering.