STAPLETON (6) has shown enough in his races to suggest he can take out a race of this nature. STAR BRIE (8) early sectional times have her challenging for early supremacy. REALITY IS (3) can make a mid-race move.

With a vacant box and a wide runner drawn outside of her GLORIOUS GLORY (4) is set to get plenty of room in the initial stages and could take some running down. MICROSCOPIC (1) showed improvement when placed at The Meadows on Wednesday.

Scratching's have had a big effect and that means there should be no excuses from the promising DISHEVELED (7). He was dominant at Geelong last time and he can lead throughout. KAMALI (5) trialled well recently and is the danger

FLYING DINAR (8) has had absolutely no luck since her fast win here last month and is drawn to get room early on. WREN BALE (2) is better than her past two runs and she should a forward spot early. MAGNET MOVER (7) has claims

Expect NIMBLE BENNY (3) to set up a healthy lead in the intial stages and with some shuffling up behind him he could be off and gone. DARNUM DIESEL (6) had no luck here last week and is as fast as any of his counterparts in this.

LURE OF KILKENNY (3) has not races since late last year but if she is fit and healthy she will take some catching. STEELE JAKIT (2) was a top effort here last week when placed and looks a good each way hope here.

MEPUNGA RILEY (5) holds a class edge and with a safe run going into he first turn he will be hard to hold out. LOCHINVAR PEARL (3) has been racing in tougher races and looks the likely improver. STRESS TEST (1) can challenge for the early lead.

IRISH MILLIE (3) is flying at present and can either lead or come off the speed to win here. UNDERWAY (8) can really explode mid race and just needs some luck going into the first bend to feature. DARNUM FOX (1) is drawn to run an improved race.

PREMIUM EQUITY (3) holds a class edge and should settle on the speed and take some beating. PICKLED PIPER (1) has been acing in tougher races and is drawn to feature. MY MARGOT (2) was brilliant in winning two runs back.

CONTAINER (4) exploded soon after box rise to score last start in a much tougher race and looks mighty hard to beat. SERENE EQUITY (7) was runner up behind the top elect in that same race and can fill the exacta spot once again.

TARGET RANGE (8) is primed to take out this vent following two handy runs here. SHOWGIRL SHIRLEY (5) has the ability to lead here and give her rivals something to catch. SMOKIN ARROW (1) is drawn to run a bold race.

Expect OUR LAST HOPE (5) and MISS DAICOS (8) to challenge for the early lead. DARTRIX BALE (2) can explode soon after box rise and make a move. REVESBY BALE (7) is suited to the reduced line up and can charge late.