COONOUGH SCOBIE (5) went straight to the front and never headed when winning two back but could manage only midfield last time when finished 4th and beaten 9 lengths at Doncaster (28.66). The form from his last run is stacking up nicely. Ready to return to form. GOTHIC OPERA (3) turned in a moderate effort last time when sixth at Dunstall Park over 270m behind Magical Jason (16.44) in a OR1. A big run wouldn’t surprise. SHALEFIELD CUNHA (6) ran a good time (15.72) when placing three back at Sunderland but has missed the frame since, last time out finishing fifth (17.20) at Doncaster. Expecting significant improvement this line-up. FLEADH THIAM (1) is a last-start placegetter with solid claims again.