COLONEL PUNCH (9) is close to a win after a string of minor placings, the latest when second over 1006m at this track (Dirt) when he was in the firing line all the way. Best figures measure up. Sure to run well. CHELSIESDANZIGLITE (4) returns from a layoff of three-and-a-half months. Worth noting he filled a minor placing when returning from a spell last prep over 1207m at Grants Pass. Strong chance to kick the campaign off on the right note. STRETCH RUN (6) is a genuine 10-year-old gelding who resumed with a solid second last time out at this track (Dirt) over 905m. Among the leading chances. MEMOLOTSAMISCHIEF (3) finished fourth over 905m at this track when resuming last start, beaten only 1.75 lengths after being in the firing line on the turn. Fitter this time will prove harder to beat.