HOSTILE TALK (10) showed a nice turn of foot to just get the prize last start over 1200m. Tackling a better race today but he still has room to improve at the third run back, and the step up to 1400m for the first time looks a good option. RISSOLES (6) opened this prep with a couple of wins then got too far back before closing late to just miss the placings over 1200m last time. Unproven at today's trip but this honest mare gives every indication she will run it out now. DEFENDING (3) last appeared in a similar race to this three back when he was beaten just over a length. No luck from a wide gate last time in a feature at Albany. Back in a BM66 he makes plenty of appeal. FLURO NEURO (4) found 1000m far too slick when resuming last time. The winner of 2/4 second-up so expect a lot more today. ON PATROL (12) isn't a prolific winner but at the weights is worth including in exotics.