Spotlight: Has won over C&D; he meets the required standard ability wise; not beaten too far (just under 3l) over 1m½f at Del Mar (claimer) when behind the reopposing Don't Swear Dave three months ago; should prove competitive; absence is no concern as has previously gone well off a break and shown he can get his head in front.

Spotlight: Beaten a fair way when ninth over 6f here (claimer) a week ago on debut for this trainer; winner of nine starts (range of trips from 5½f to 1m½f) but form lately has been a mixed bag; notable rider booked; hard to make a case for him as now looks to be past his prime.

Spotlight: Ran well in a stakes four months ago and resume shows that he is a proven winner (seeking a eighth career win); narrowly beaten and favourite at Del Mar last month in a claimer; higher claiming tag here so class rise to contend with.

Spotlight: Behind Sbagliato when eighth two months ago (Del Mar) in a claimer; boasts winning form over C&D; third at Santa Anita a year ago and must be respected.

Spotlight: Ninth of 12 in July when well behind Don't Swear Dave at Del Mar in a claimer; has an impressive record over course and distance (four wins from 14 runs) and cut above this level at his peak; big chance as didn't get the rub of the green last time and has won after a similar break previously.

Spotlight: Behind Sbagliato (Del Mar) two months ago when involved in the finish in a claimer; multiple course winner and cut above this level at his peak; must go on the shortlist.

Spotlight: 11th of 12 at Del Mar over 1m½f (claimer) in July on his first start for this trainer, 7l behind Don't Swear Dave; a course winner; this is his level; needs considering as boasts the best speed figure posted by this field in the last 12 months.

Spotlight: Finished 11th of 12 in an allowance optional claimer (Del Mar) last month; has proven competitive in a race of this nature and better than this level in his prime; calmer waters here (in for $25k, $50k tag last time); one to note as finished third two months ago.

Spotlight: Behind Great King at Los Alamitos Race Course last month when beaten 10l in a claimer; now moved up in the grades (in for $25k); his best looks to be behind him and others more appealing.

Spotlight: Narrow scorer in an allowance optional claimer at Emerald Downs two months ago; first run on grass; is passed over as now looks to be past his prime.

Spotlight: Finished ninth, beaten just over 5l, last month (Del Mar) upped to 1m3f in an allowance optional claimer; has won at this track; useful at this level; has struck up a good partnership with this rider, who is back on board; likely to be involved despite defeat last time as he was successful two runs ago and return to this trip is in his favour.

Spotlight: Creditable fourth (Los Alamitos Race Course) last month when little between him and Fireman Dan (seventh) in a claimer; recent form has a decent look to it; yet to win over this distance; higher claiming tag here so class rise to contend with; others appeal more given this looks a decent race.