AKERMANIS GOLD (8) caught the eye when closing strongly into fifth over this course and distance at the end of last season, and he has reportedly trialled sharply for his return. He can make full use of a good gate, and is capable of taking this out. SHOOTING TO TOP (2) gets a much better draw after 4 straight wide gates and is a lot closer in this time. Zac Purton is back in the saddle and he should strip fitter from his first-up run. Stick with him. AMAZING GAZE (5) was impressive fresh, putting a gap on his rivals over this track and trip after threatening to win previously. He looks ideally placed to make it 2 on the bounce. DECISION LINK (7) finished fifth first-up but wasn't disgraced in a slowly run affair. He should improve with the benefit of that outing and can sneak into the finish at a price.