CASH COVE (2) has been racing well this prep, scoring last start over 1200m at this track to make it two wins from four runs this time in. Has a solid record here at the distance with two wins and two placings from six tries. Leading contender. FIRE (1) turned in a nice effort to score two runs ago at this track. Couldn't follow that up last time out when third over 1300m at this track, beaten 6 lengths. Best figures measure up. Sure to run well. PERSEVERANCE (12) started at $3.20 last time and ran below expectations, finishing ninth and beaten 10 lengths at this track over 1500m. Finds a nice race and can make amends. PACIFIC GENERAL (5) is ready to win after he just missed last time, beaten a nose into second over 1150m at this track. Has his share of ability. Hard to beat in this suitable race.