CLAXTON BAY (2) is close to breaking through, last start finishing just a neck away in second over 1600m at this track after being in contention all the way. Has his share of talent. Hard to beat in this suitable race. UNION ISLAND (1) is in great form, lifting strongly to score last start over 1600m at this track to make it two in a row. Sean Dylan Bowen has won when aboard in the past and gets the ride again. Leading contender. PESSOA (7) is putting together some solid results. Finished second at Wolverhampton two starts back then landed the prize by 1.3 lengths as favourite last time out over 1740m at Wolverhampton. Taryn Langley scored on him last time and retains the ride. Nicely placed to take this out. BRINTON (8) turned in a much better effort last time out to score by half a length over 1600m at Brighton. Well placed to feature in the finish again.