GOHUGO (3) progressed nicely last time out at the second run of the campaign and finished just 1.4 lengths from the winner in third over 1200m at Woodville after being in contention on the turn. Likely improver with strong prospects. VICTORTHEINFLICTOR (5) finished seventh last time out over 1400m on turf at Hawera, beaten 3 lengths. First try on synthetic today. Worth following up. DOUBTFUL SOUND (2) is yet to fill a placing in two runs since resuming from a spell, the latest when eighth over 1400m at Riccarton Park Synthetic after he was in the firing line on the corner. Cherry-ripe now and will be tough to beat. ISLAND HOP (1) returns after a spell of 12 weeks. Started the last campaign impressively when in the placings over 1360m at Wanganui. Looks a strong top-three prospect.