IL SAMURAI (5) is racing well and is close to a win, the latest effort a solid third at this track over 1000m. Expected to cross from wide out. Well placed this line-up and there is no reason he cannot find winning ways. PRIMALBA (8) started at $3.32 last time and ran below expectations, finishing sixth and beaten 9 lengths at this track over 1000m. Likely improver with strong prospects. VERGINESE (6) failed to threaten when fresh from a spell last time out, beaten 14 lengths into fourth over 1400m at this track. Has the pace to settle in the leading division. Capable of testing this field. TITANIUM (4) has not appeared since he finished ninth over 1500m at this track on December 24. One to consider.