VIA CARACCIOLO (2) finished 4 lengths from the winner in fourth last start over 1200m at this track, an improvement on his fifth at this track the run before. Has the class to take this out. SOPRAN AKILIOS (1) is racing well without winning. Last start finished fifth, beaten 4.5 lengths, over 1200m at this track. Yet to break through at this trip but has registered four minor placings. Genuine contender. ROYAL POMPOM (5) lines up on the back of a 3 length fourth over 1000m at this track as favourite. Has a sound record here with two wins and a placing from five starts. Winning claims on best figures. SIOUX SWEET (8) improved sharply last time out to score by 2.25 lengths over 1000m at this track two weeks ago. Finds a suitable race and can feature in the finish.