MACCHIATO D'ORO (2) has been out of the placings in two runs since a break, the latest when eighth, beaten 6 lengths, over 1207m at this track (Dirt) after he travelled towards the rear of the field. Has further improvement to come and can find winning form this time. SHASHASHAKEMEUP (4) is a consistent performer with four minor placings from six starts this campaign. 9 lengths from the winner in third last start over 1609m at this track (Dirt). Nicely placed to feature in the finish. TIZ GRAZEN (1) is a distance specialist who was never in contention when 10 lengths from the winner in seventh over 1308m at this track last start, a less impressive effort than his fifth at this track the run before. Nicely placed to feature in the finish. HAIL STATE (11) is experiencing a long win drought, extended last start when fourth over 1106m at this track (Dirt). Best figures measure up nicely. In the mix.