Hotel Whisky One is racing in super form with five wins from his past six starts.
The son of Whiskey Riot was electric over this course and distance last start when he started brilliantly before being forced to race outside the lead, but to his credit he showed tremendous strength late to win in 23.60 seconds.
That was his first look at the track so he’ll be better for the experience.
There’s speed drawn directly to his inside which should see him enjoy a nice cart across from box 8.
Matt Loch can bounce back from a luckless last start run at Geelong where he copped a bad check when contending for the lead.
The son of Aussie Infrared boasts an impressive record of 21 wins from 38 starts and won his only previous start over this course and distance.
On that occasion he led and showed a will to win in 23.81 seconds.
He has the early speed to cross from box 7 and carve out some serious time.
Pass The Buck returns to the races for the first time since not having a great deal of luck in the GRV Vicbred Series Final at Sandown in August.
The son of Bernardo can fire fresh and is undefeated in three starts over this course and distance.
It’s been nearly a year since he raced here, but the last time he did he recorded an ultra-impressive 23.49 seconds.
He should be able to get on the arm from box 1 and go all the way.
Unleash In Miami boasts an impressive record of nine wins from 13 starts.
The Brad Greenough-trained dog was a winner over this course and distance five starts ago in 24.01 seconds, but his best is a sizzling 23.49 seconds.
He’s well drawn in box 1 given he’s undefeated when wearing the red rug.
With his lightning box speed, he should find the front early and prove hard to catch.