BANDIAGARA (2) was an impressive first-up winner last time out in an easier race over 1609m at Listed level at Penn National Turf (Turf), getting home by one length. Won at her only second-up appearance and she looks hard to stop again. SLIPPERS (1) was ridden quietly then picked up fairly well in the straight and finished 6 lengths away in sixth last time out over 1308m at WOODBINE All Weather four weeks ago. Steps up in distance today. Solid top-three chance. HAPPY DESTINATION (5) was thereabouts last time out when second at Listed level at WOODBINE All Weather over 1308m, beaten half a length. Cherry-ripe now. Extra trip a plus; one of the main contenders. EMPTY HANDED (6) scored last start at WOODBINE All Weather to make it two wins from three starts this campaign. Has the gate speed to take up a forward position. Solid claims on best form.