Slick pace with Exceedingly Hot finding the front but it won't be a picnic with a few other speedy types engaged. VILLASAURUS (1) trained on the track and races best with his runs spaced. Massive run from the outside draw when sitting on the good tempo for a tenacious third over 1400m at Wagga in a Country Championships Qualifier on March 1. Since fitted with a recent 1000m trial win and the blinkers come off. Goes close. FUTURE FUND (2) ready to peak third up and has excellent figures at this course. Failed to get into the contest when eighth over 1500m at Sandown-Hillside in BM70 grade. Will find this more to his liking with a solid tempo. Improver. EXCEEDINGLY HOT (4) in career best form and had excuses when a month between runs for a fading third over 1410m at the Sapphire Coast in the heavy (8) going on April 4. Will go forward and give a ton of cheek from the low draw. WASHINGTON (7) at his top for this and has genuine each way claims on the firmer surface. Drops in weight after finishing third over 1600m at this track in easier company. Respect. SUGGESTED PLAY: Villasaurus to prove hard to hold out.