NELSON GAY (4) came from well back on cornering and hit the line strongly to score over 1000m at this track last time out. Has a good record here at this journey, including two wins. Sure to feature again. POPULAR DREAM (1) is building towards a win with placings at his last two runs, the latest effort a third over 1000m at this track when beaten one length. Backmarker who gets home hard. Will be tough to hold out. BLUE FORCE (6) has not appeared since he saluted over 1000m at Newcastle All Weather on November 1. Looks one of the genuine hopes in the race. HAVECHATMA (3) was safely held when sixth last time out over 1000m at Lingfield All Weather, beaten 10 lengths, after a win at this track at the previous outing. Suitably placed so anticipating a better run this time.