TRUE NORTH STAR (3) faced the starter for the first time and finished fourth last start at this track over 1408m, beaten 4 lengths. Can improve sharply and is expected to feature. RUBY ROSSO (7) wasn't far away on debut last start over 1006m at this track, finishing fourth and beaten 3 lengths. Open to improvement and looks a serious contender. MERCKX (12) ran below expectations last time after being in the firing line on the bend at this track, finishing fifth and beaten 7 lengths starting at $7. Finds a nice race and can bounce back. KINGSLAYER (6) is on debut. By Curlin and is out of the Mark E Casse stable. Worth watching for a betting push.