PURPLE OCTOPUS (4) doesn't win out of turn, scoring just once from 10 starts. Was again denied last start when he found one better over 5f at this track. Hard to beat in this suitable race. TALLAPOOSA (2) showed good early dash when resuming last start and held on well to finish 4 lengths back in second over 5f at this track (Dirt). Placed to advantage so expect a big run. MINIMO (1) impressed last time out at the second run of the campaign when he worked home well and finished 5 lengths from the winner in third over 5f at this track. Looks well placed so expect another big run. SECESSION (7) was unplaced two runs back when fresh from a lay-off then again missed the frame last start over 6f at Fairgrounds, beaten 6 lengths into fourth. Better than recent efforts suggest.