BLAINE KEEPING (1) made light work of a wide draw last time with a slick early sectional but gathered in and had to settle for the minors, finishing third (19.87) at this track over 340m. Has a strong record from box 1, including two wins. Overdue and expected to feature again. WARLORD NEV (5) boasts a strong record this course with 12 wins and eight minors from 21 tries. Missed the frame latest (29.99) when sixth over 516m at Dubbo in a NG. Can feature with the right run. PESSIMISM (2) scored (19.60) last time out at this track adding to an already respectable career. Has a good record here including 19 wins. Recorded one of the quickest times on the card in scoring last start. Expecting another bold showing. MICK THE MASTER (8) is a last-start placegetter with solid claims again.