SPICY GOLD (5) starting to prove costly but was narrowly beaten last time at this track and is close to a win. Going well without winning and expected to prove a top chance. EASON (2) is going well with three minor placings from four starts this prep. A head from the winner in second last time out over 1200m at this track. Best figures measure up. Sure to run well. AURIO (9) has been about the mark of late. Last time out was 1.75 lengths from the winner in third over 1200m at this track. Has an outside gate but he is a leading hope again. SPORTS LEGEND (4) returned from a spell two weeks ago when he was in the firing line on the corner before being beaten 3 lengths into fifth over 1200m at this track. Fitter so can figure in the finish.