WISE WORDS (9) settled well back then made a little ground and finished 2.5 lengths away in fifth last time out over 1207m at this track two weeks ago. Tackles a longer journey this time. The one to beat in this line up. GUNS AND SHIPS (2) scored an overdue maiden win last time out, getting home by 3.5 lengths over 1106m at this track (Dirt). Winning rider Luis A Gonzalez sticks and he looks sure to be in the mix. AXCEL (8) is ticking along okay with two runs this time in. Improved last time out when second, beaten 0.8 lengths, at this track (Dirt) over 1207m. Expected to run well again. GAME PERFORMER (4) doesn't boast the best winning strike rate but ran a nice race last time out, finishing fourth and beaten only 2 lengths over 1207m at this track (Dirt). Suitably placed so anticipating another bold showing.