AMERICAN MATADOR (1) is still a maiden after 10 starts. Managed to fill a minor placing at Fairview two starts back before finishing fifth over 1400m at Fairview last start. Won't get too many better chances to open his account. HOSPICES DE BEAUNE (4) has switched yards since finishing eighth seven-and-a-half weeks ago over 1800m at Kenilworth. One of the better hopes. ALWAYS SHINING (2) improved last time out, finishing 7 lengths from the winner in second at the end of 1600m at this track. Finds a suitable race and can find the winner's circle. CLIFFIE CLAVIN (3) could only manage to finish seventh, beaten 6 lengths, at his latest appearance over 1400m at Fairview. Expected to feature in the finish this time.