'Front-runner; headed late on off his current career-high mark last month; more needed'

'7lb rise for C&D win last month; still has plenty more to offer on this surface; contender'

'Remained in reasonable form since recording back-to-back wins; career best required'

'Right off the boil in recent weeks; finished seventh on his only other previous dirt start'

'Mixed record this season on both turf and dirt; yet to score off a mark this high'

'Soundly beaten in all three local starts; remains best watched for now'

'Shade disappointing when down the field three weeks ago; now switched to dirt'

'Made it five C&D victories when making all last month; may have competition up front today'

'Seventh on last months dirt debut; drawn wide that day so may better do better this time'

'Smart when based in Uruguay; suited by dirt and no surprise if he was to play a role'