SAPELLO SICARIO (2) steps up in trip after he was well held last time in seventh over 1207m at this track (Dirt). Has good early toe so he should be handy in the run. Among the leading chances. GRIFTER (1) has been racing in great heart with two top-three finishes on end, the latest a second over 1609m at this track (Dirt) when he was in the firing line all the way. Must raise the bar but this looks well within his grasp. NOBODY'S PERFECT (8) finished 3.5 lengths from the winner in fourth last start over 1207m at this track, an improvement on his sixth at this track the run before. Best figures measure up nicely. Sure to run well. DESERT PUNK (6) was beaten 4.5 lengths into sixth over 1207m at this track five weeks ago. Well placed and can figure in the finish this time.