GEM N EM (2) has been competitive of late and kept the ball rolling last time when 2.25 metres from the winner in fifth over 1740m at Riverina Paceway. No excuses from this advantageous draw. This looks a sterner test than last time but on her best form she is capable of another big performance. OUR ROCKY (1) finished second at Temora two runs ago then settled back and failed to figure at his latest appearance over 1740m at Riverina Paceway, beaten 7 metres into eighth. Likely to get all the favours from this nice draw. Must raise the bar but a better run is on the cards. WATERMAIN LADY (9) is the next elect off a last-start win by 20 metres at Riverina Paceway over 1740m. BETTES BLUE VIOLET (3) should not have any excuses from the favourable draw.