IRAQI (2) finished ninth last time out over 1400m at this track when fresh from a spell. Steps up in distance today. Should be prominent from the outset. Will play a major role. MICHAEL J (1) is fitter for two runs from a spell, last start finishing 4 lengths away in second over 1600m at this track. Good chance to break through. WINNING DANCE (6) closed last campaign with back-to-back placings, the last of which was at this track five months ago. Among the main hopes on best figures. MONTREAL PARK (3) has been freshened up since he finished fifth over 1400m at this track seven-and-a-half weeks ago. Expecting to see him turn things around.