FIRE AND PASSION (6) has had two months off since a Menangle raid where he was fifth in the NSW Derby last time out to follow a very narrow defeat in the heats. Had kicked off the campaign with a win, taking his record at this circuit and distance to nine from 11. Goes well fresh and has the class to win from this draw. ALWAYS B COOL (2) progressed off a debut second to win last start by 4 metres Back in winning form and could go on with it. Draws well again and has plenty of upside and does SHANKYS SHOT (3) who has come from wider barriers than this for a win and a placing in two starts here since crossing from NZ. PURE GRUNT (5) must be respected after relishing the return to this venue and scoring last start by almost 5 metres, adding to a good record here.