INSTANT RESPONSE (1) is close to breaking through after two consecutive placings, the latest coming when third over 1408m at this track after being in contention all the way. Likely improver with strong prospects. LAKE COMO HEIST (3) could only manage seventh two runs back on debut then improved last start but found one better over 1408m at this track, beaten half a length after being in contention on the bend. Looks well placed so expect another big run. ASHUKA (7) has been racing well and is close to a win, the latest effort a solid third at this track over 1408m. Expected to run well again. SMARTER STILL (5) turned in a better run last time at the second run back to finish third over 1106m at this track. Best efforts measure up so capable of another big run.