MORTAR (1) is a super consistent dog who rarely misses the frame, last start scoring at this track (25.18), making it two straight wins. Form here sound including two wins. Drawn the fence and expected to go close. ABEL'S DUSTY (7) comes off an average effort last start when eighth at this track over 340m behind Blazing Leo (20.92) in a Grade 5. The form out of last race has been strong. Key runner on best form. RAINING BOURBON (8) carved over from wide out and boxed on strongly to finish half a length away in second (18.52) behind Not Sorry at Richmond. The form from his last run stacks up well. Leading chance. VALLEY CASH (2) is in the mix despite finishing out of the placings here last start.