THE HOCUS (3) is racing well this time in work, including a last start win over 1200m at this track to bring up three wins from six runs in the campaign. Has good early toe so he should be handy in the run. Best form puts him right in this. ASILSIMA (1) steps up in trip and is backing up five days after finishing second at this track. Nice run last time and shapes as a major threat. BERMEDEE (7) ran below expectations last time at this track, finishing 11th and beaten 38 lengths starting at $4.45. Steps up a level but he is capable of running a bold race. SAYAN BEY (6) got the prize two runs ago but couldn't follow that up last time out when fifth over 1900m at Yesiloba All Weather, beaten 54 lengths. Suitably placed so anticipating a better run this time.