EXCAVATION (2) boasts a strong record this journey with 15 wins and eight minors from 34 tries. Scored by 2.5 lengths last time (30.13) in a Free For All over 525m at The Meadows. Makes strong appeal on best. IRISH NIKKI (7) is a well performed dog and winner of 12 races who was in the minor money last time out at Healesville (19.34). Has a good record here at this journey. Expecting another good run. ZIPPING GRYLLIS (1) boasts a consistent overall record including 21 wins from 56 starts, the latest hitting the minor money when third (30.01) over 525m at The Meadows. Form at the trip sound including six wins. Has the ability and rates a key chance this line-up. PAW VINCE (8) was out of the money here last time out but can bounce back.