'Yet to put his best foot forward in 15 local starts; well beaten on previous dirt start'

'5lb rise for latest win demands a step forward and he will need to negotiate a wide draw'

'On a winnable mark and now makes his belated dirt debut; interesting contender'

'11-race maiden; failed to capitalise on his recent drop in grade but can do better'

'Held in a higher grade since Class 5 win in October; unknown on this surface'

'Has made no significant impact in eight career starts; others readily preferred'

'Never involved when switching to turf two weeks ago; can bounce back on this surface'

'Sixth on last month's belated return; plenty more still needed to have a say'

'Not much to shout about in 13 starts; can only be watched returning to today's surface'

'6f winner on his final outing last season; yet to run up to that form this term'

'Third over today's trip at Happy Valley last month; interesting on dirt debut'