BEAUX DASHES (5) registered a strong win at Zia Park two runs ago. Fair effort last time out when second over 796m at this track, beaten 0.3 lengths after working home well. Well placed and there is no reason he cannot make amends. Z MARKS THE SPOT (7) finished eighth last start, beaten 13 lengths, over 1308m at this track. Has a very good record over today's journey with two wins from four starts. Bold showing expected. MENDEL (2) closed last campaign with four consecutive minor placings and is back today after a break of ten weeks. Drawn to stalk the leaders. Winning claims on best figures. SIDEWINDER SLICK (1) last appeared on November 18 when a good fourth over 1006m at Zia Park (Dirt), beaten 1.75 lengths. Sure to make his presence felt.