CITY CAPTAIN (9) was a determined maiden winner last time out, scoring by a head over 1200m at Pontefract. Sparingly raced and has more to offer. Shaping up nicely and a bold showing is expected. ADELAIDE BAY (1) improved sharply on his fifth two starts back at Southwell All Weather with a win as public elect over 1440m at Wolverhampton a month ago, getting home by 0.8 lengths after he gave away a big start on the bend. Nicely placed to give this a mighty shake. KODI BANPHRIONSA (4) is a three-start maiden who resumed from a spell last start and was beaten 8 lengths when sixth over 1400m at Doncaster. Definite top-three hope with plenty of improvement to come. DR ALI (2) again failed to feature last start, finishing fifth and beaten 3 lengths over 1200m at Kempton Park All Weather. Looks close to a win and worth including.