MESSERATI (7) has taken on some good opposition in recent starts and his form earlier in the campaign was strong, recording a Wagga win and a Menangle placing back in November. Draws for a trail and if he gets the gaps he is up to winning this. CORTEZ (11) should find this easier than his last attempt in the Leeton Cup. Came from a similar barrier to this when he won a Regional Championships heat at Wagga in November. If he performs to that level he can go close. KIMCANDO (5) beat Cortez home when midfield in the Leeton Cup last start. Draws a few spots wider but came from a similar barrier when she won at Canberra three back. Last-start placegetter MASTER GOUDA (1) goes up in grade but gets the ace draw and races very well here with two wins and a placing from three visits.