STRONG THE STRIKER (11) has been competitive of late and kept the ball rolling last time when 2.75 metres from the winner in third over 2185m at Pinjarra. Should enjoy a nice smother from this draw and will be looking for a split at some stage. Good enough to win a race of this calibre. MY MACHANE (8) finished 1.1 metres from the winner in second at Pinjarra over 2185m last start at his first career run. Interesting to see what unfolds from this wide draw but rates a primary contender in a similar assignment. SOUTHERNER (6) ended last prep with a seventh at this track over 1730m ten months ago. Can open this campaign with a more positive effort. SOME LINE (10) must be included on the back of some solid recent form, most recently when fourth at Pinjarra over 2185m.