WALKING NUNEZ (6) turned in a better effort at this track last start, finishing third behind Headford Minella (16.55) in a D3. Likely to feature again. MONSTER (1) has mixed form recently, finishing fourth (16.61) in a D3 at this track latest but did run well two back when in the frame. This looks easier and expected to improve sharply. ROANNA PANTHER (5) was strong over this course and distance last time despite filling the minors, finishing 1.75 lengths behind Headford Minella in 16.45 and recording a new PB here. Top run latest and rates a key player again. PHARIS PEARL (2) missed the placings here on debut but looks an improver who can sneak into the finish with the right run.