POPOVICH (4) is close to breaking through after two consecutive placings, the latest coming when third over 1500m at this track. Has a high cruising speed. Finds a suitable race and can play a major role. LIVE IN FEAR (5) scored by one length over 1500m at this track last start. Has a very strong record this course, scoring at four of five starts. Bold showing expected. HIMALAYA SPIRIT (7) is close to breaking through after two consecutive placings, the latest at this track over 1500m. Nicolas Alejandro Ramirez Munoz who has scored on him four times retains the mount. Has winning claims on best figures. EXHAUSTING (1) was beaten 5 lengths into seventh over 1100m at this track last time out. No surprise to see him in the frame.