IRONCLAD BOY (4) lined up for new trainer David Black last start and was having his first attempt on a dirt track when seventh, beaten 22 lengths, at this track over 1200m. Great chance to open his account on this surface. MONTY ZOOMER (6) is progressing well this preparation. Opened with a fifth at Geraldton two starts back then scored by a nose as public elect last time out after being in the firing line on the corner over 1400m at this track. Likely to be there at the finish again. WISE WORDS (3) wasn't far away when resuming last start, finishing third over 1000m at this track. Won't be bothered by this longer journey. Can win this without surprising. WAR CLASS (7) finished tenth over 1600m at Geraldton at his most recent appearance on March 1. Looks one of the genuine hopes in the race.