SHADOW EXPRESS (2) was having his first run on dirt last start over this course and distance and got the job done, scoring by a nose. Has an impressive strike rate at this distance with two wins from four runs and should be hard to stop. DANCING STREAM (3) was in the firing line on the corner and progressed nicely last start to finish a close second over 1498m at this track after missing the placings at the previous appearance. Likely improver with strong prospects. DJANGO EXPRESS (5) finished 2.9 lengths back from the winner last start at this track and is down in weight this time. Capable of going close on best figures. SHORT STORIES (7) has not won for a long while. Last raced on May 11 when beaten 2.25 lengths into fourth at this track over 1498m. Nicely placed to break the run of outs.