PAW KARSON (3) 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 second (23.09) at this track over 400m. One of the contenders. PAW VARNER (1) turned in a better effort at Geelong last start, finishing second behind Regal Huxley (22.91) in a Grade 5. Has the early speed to land on the pace and can stick on. Expecting another good run. RHOSWEN (8) is a promising dog in the frame at five of 12 starts including three wins and was a last start winner (23.02) over 400m at this track. Has never missed the frame here at the trip from three starts. Meets a moderate line up and should run well. SPICY MINX (7) has strong claims after a top-three finish at this track and distance last time out.