PANUCO (2) showed little early speed then came with a powerful run to finish third last time out over 1106m at Turf Paradise (Dirt). Goes well at this journey with two wins and two placings from six starts and is a leading contender. MISSISSIPPI MAN (3) is a distance specialist who is coming along nicely this prep. Finished fifth when fresh from a spell two starts back at Turf Paradise (Dirt) then improved and scored over 1106m at this track (Dirt) three weeks ago, getting home by 1.5 lengths after being in contention on the bend. Must raise the bar but another win beckons. TARGARYIS (4) improved sharply on his fifth two starts back at Turf Paradise (Dirt) with a win as favourite over 1308m at Turf Paradise (Dirt) two months ago, getting home by 6 lengths after being prominent at the bend. Meeting a tougher field but on his best form he is one of the chief contenders. SWEET RIVER BAINES (6) was last at the races when he saluted over 1106m at The Albuquerque Downs Racetrack & Casino (Dirt) on October 11. Boasts a first-up record of three wins and three placings from 11 starts. Definite top-three chance.