EL FRANCO DE (6) settled close to the pace but couldn't finish the race off and could only manage ninth last start over 1730m at Bathurst, that effort coming after a solid third there the run before. Needs to be at his best to beat this field but he is up to the challenge. HALL CASH (5) has been competitive of late and kept the ball rolling last time when 2 metres from the winner in second over 2120m at this track. Looms as the main danger. STAY STYLISH (9) is in the mix following a respectable second at her most recent appearance over 1720m here. Include in calculations. SHEZ A PUNTER (8) was unplaced two starts ago then things went wrong last start when she broke and finished 8 metres away in seventh over 2040m at Parkes. Facing a tougher assignment but a big run is possible if her Mitch Manners improve.