HORATIUS SPECULO (5) showed plenty of fight to score last time out over 2200m at Launceston, getting home by just 1.75 metres. Needs to be at his best to beat this field but he has the ability to mix it with them. MAEBEE (1) has been hard to fault of late and he made it two in a row when successful at his latest appearance over 2698m at Launceston, getting home by a head. Sure to enjoy an economical run from this draw. Beautifully placed and is sure to be there at the finish. DE GOEY (2) is having his first run back from a break of three-and-a-half months. Boasts a record of four wins from seven starts when fresh from a spell. A nice draw on the front line should ensure a cosy run. Sure to prove hard to beat on his return. THE SHALLOWS (3) could only finish eighth over 2579m at this track most recently. Open to improvement and is in the mix.