MULLUM AXEL (9) will find this easier than the latest attempt at Menangle and had looked close to a win prior, finishing runner-up in three of his previous four outings at Bathurst. Draws out a little on the second line but this is a nice drop in grade so could prove tough to beat. MARYVILLE ALFIE (10) should find this easier than the last outing and had put together a hat trick of wins prior. May need some luck from this barrier but goes well at this distance. STUDLEIGH SUNRISE (8) tends to do her best work at this distance range and is worth plenty of thought off a last-start win at Bathurst. THEYCALLMEBRUCE (5) was just a head behind Studleigh Sunrise when resuming and has won second-up before so can progress.