DRAG LIFT (4) turned in a modest performance when tenth last time out over 1200m at Rome, beaten 7 lengths. That followed a win at this track at the previous outing. Perfectly placed and is sure to take plenty of stopping. VERBENA (10) is building towards a win with placings at her last two runs, the latest effort a third over 1500m at this track when beaten 2.5 lengths. Has the gate speed to take up a forward position. Expected to be in the finish. GOODEVENINGMRBOND (9) finished 3.5 lengths from the winner in fourth last start over 1300m at this track, an improvement on his seventh at this track the run before. Steps up a level but he is capable of running a bold race. BLACK JACK RUMBLE (3) didn't make an impact at his last run before going for a spell on 22/12/2024, finishing 11th and beaten 25 lengths over 1500m at this track. Has to be respected.