THE MYTEE DUCK (6) was out of the placings for the first time when fifth at Forbes last start but did draw poorly. Had finished top-three in his other four starts, all of them at this circuit and distance, including a debut win from this barrier and a couple of placings during the Gold Crown series. Can bounce back. STARBASE (2) is racing well with five top-four finishes in succession, the latest effort a second at this circuit and distance. No excuses from this lower draw so he is capable of adding to the good recent form. MISTER MANFREDI (5) is a colt by Tintin In America on debut for the Wayne Watterson yard. Has shown enough at the trials to expect a competitive debut. KARINYA JEE (1) draws much better than he did on debut so can improve.