ROYALE MUCK UP (3) strode forward early from his wide draw last start over 1850m at Mt Barker only to fade late and finish tenth. Well placed and expected to feature. DREAM BROOK (4) returns from a spell of five-and-a-half months and did win first-up last time in work over 1200m at this track. Likely to take beating. MILITARY ACTION (8) finished out of the money two starts back then was beaten 5 lengths when fifth over 1300m at Esperance seven weeks ago. Finds a nice race and can figure in the finish. AMERICAN THIGHS (1) lines up for the first time since August 25. Started the last campaign impressively when in the placings over 1100m at this track. Comes here with definite top-three claims.