Winter Waves, Preemptive Strike and Madison Blues to take up the running at a decent tempo. ONE IRISH ROVER (5) won a good race in his last start over this course and distance. It must be noted that the horse that finished third that day has come out and won since. Looks well placed to goi back-to-back. WINTER WAVES (1) was given a gun ride when winning his last start over 1200m on this course. Two of his seven career victories have come over this course and distance. He takes a drop in class and should be figuring in the finish. PREEMPTIVE STRIKE (2) proved too strong last start and scored by a nose over 1200m at this track. Boasts four wins here. Has the gate speed to take up a forward position and rates well as a leading contender. BRASS BELL (6) finished fourth last start over 1400m at this track, an improvement on his seventh at this track the run before. Well placed and should be included in exotic bets.