ART THE CLOWN (7) is generally an honest type in the frame at 23 of 49 starts but missed the placings last time when sixth (23.21) over 400m at this track. Form here at the trip sound including three wins. Drawn wide but with a clean break will be tough to beat again. RIBERO (3) finished in the minors last time but only a few starts back pushed the clock when winning over 435m at Sale, taking a Grade 5 in a speedy 24.49. Must include on winning run three back. ASTUTE QUEEN (1) was midfield throughout and finished there last time when 5th (23.27) at this track. Solid record here at the distance winning three races. Should be about the money. BANDIT BARBIE (4) looks a top-three hope after a break.