COUNT DRACULA (9) finished second when resuming from a spell last start over 1609m at this track. Likely to be in the finish. SIR MAXIMUS (4) is a distance specialist who finished out of the money two starts back then was beaten 9 lengths when fourth in a 1609m contest at this track two-and-a-half weeks ago. Suitably placed so anticipating a big run this time. AFJAN (8) finished 4 lengths away in fourth last time out over 1308m at Sunland Park two-and-a-half weeks ago as $3.9 favourite. Steps up in distance today. Should be poised just off the lead. Sure to be competitive. FIREMAN DAN (2) showed little early speed last start then picked up the bit in the straight to finish third at this track (Dirt) over today's journey. Yet to win this track and distance but has recorded three minor placings from four attempts. Can figure in the outcome.