AROA (4) is close to breaking through after two consecutive placings, the latest coming when second over 1609m at this track (Dirt) after being in the firing line all the way. Likely improver with strong prospects. TIZZLIN (2) improved last start to finish third over 1207m at this track after being in contention on the corner. Suitably placed so anticipating another big run. SURE THING SAMURAI (3) settled towards the back of the field last start and made little impact in the straight when seventh, beaten 30 lengths, over this journey at this track (Dirt). Beautifully placed and is sure to take a ton of beating. SHAKE THAT THING (1) missed the placings two runs back then didn't do any better last start when 45 lengths away in ninth over 1609m at this track. Better than recent efforts suggest.