STOKE THE FIRE (9) was a new acquisition for the R E Moquett yard last start when he made steady ground to run into second over 1m1/2f at this track (Dirt) at the first run back from a lay-off. One of the genuine hopes in the race. SEVEN TAYLORS (5) returned from a lay-off two-and-a-half weeks ago when he was prominent at the turn before being beaten 7 lengths into fourth over 1m1/4f at Sam Houston Park. Going up a level this time but he is up to the task. MELLIFLUOUS (7) finished 2.5 lengths from the winner in fourth last start over 6f at this track, an improvement on his seventh at Gulfstream Park the run before. Meets some better types this time but a big run is on the cards. LET'S GO CHAMP (3) was prominent at the bend and finished third last time over 1m1/2f at this track (Dirt), beaten 2.75 lengths. Will trim down following recent racing. Has started two times at this course and distance and is yet to miss the placings. Capable of another top-three outcome.