PORT RUN MACHINE (9) resumes from a spell of ten months after closing off last campaign in good form, scoring at his last appearance over 1680m at this track. May need luck at some stage extracting from the inside of the second row. Sure to prove hard to beat on his return. MCMAYHEM (11) was successful last start by 3.5 metres in a nice return to form at Carrick over 2150m. Not drawn to best so may need a 10/10 drive. Needs to be at his best to beat this field but he has the ability to mix it with them. LOUGLE (5) must be considered after he finished runner-up when resuming over 2200m at this track eight days ago. RAINBOW RANGER (7) last appeared when seventh over 1680m at this track four-and-a-half months ago. Expect a better effort to kick off this prep.