LIFE GETS BETTER (1) had been racing in great heart then maintained the momentum last start when she finished second over 1770m at Albury, beaten 7 metres to make it four minor placings from her past five starts. No excuses from this advantageous draw and her last-start form is good enough to win a race of this calibre. RAGING ON (10) was in the money at Canberra two runs ago before finishing seventh at his latest appearance over 1770m there, beaten 11 metres. Will need an ounce of luck to slot in from this tricky draw but rates a big chance if he is at his best. NOTTADOUBT (9) must be considered after he finished runner-up over 1740m at Riverina Paceway a week ago. Top-three commodity. BARKWAY THOMAS (7) is worth some thought after his last-start fourth over 1770m at Canberra on April 19. One for the multiples.