DESOTO'S WAR (3) improved sharply on his seventh two starts back at this track (Dirt) with success as favourite over 1106m at this track (Dirt) eight days ago, getting home by 3 lengths after being prominent at the turn. Likely to be there at the finish again. LEVY (9) raced on the speed from the outset last start and finished third, beaten 1.5 lengths, over 1609m at this track (Dirt). Hard to beat in this suitable race. JOHAN ZOFFANI (4) was in the money two starts back at this track but was unable to repeat the effort last time when eighth, beaten 10 lengths, at this track (Dirt) over 1609m. Suitably placed so anticipating a big run this time. SPECIAL MOMENT (5) was beaten 4 lengths into sixth in a 1710m contest at this track at his latest appearance. Well placed to turn things around.