DARING REASON (5) returns from a layoff of four months. Worth noting he filled a minor placing when returning from a lay-off last prep over 7f at Remington Park. One of the genuine hopes in the race. LEVIATHAN AXE (2) had a bit on his rivals last time with an impressive 3 lengths win over 1m at this track (Dirt). Is going okay this campaign, recording two wins and four minor placings from eight starts. Should be hard to stop. FOO FLIGHTER (6) has been out of the placings in two runs since a break, the latest when sixth, beaten 9 lengths, over 1m1/2f at this track (Turf) after he settled well back. Cherry-ripe now and will be tough to beat. BENZODINI (7) has not appeared since he finished ninth over 1m at Remington Park (Dirt) on October 17. Definite top-three chance.