LILLIAN FIRST (9) is close to breaking through, last start finishing just half a length away in second over 1500m at this track after being in the firing line all the way. Will be handy in running despite the tricky draw. Looks well placed this line-up so expect another big run. KITANO SHORYU (2) turned in a modest performance when 11th last start over 1700m at this track, beaten 18 lengths after being in contention on the corner. That followed a good first-up win at this track. Beautifully placed and is sure to take plenty of stopping. ASK SURVIVAL (3) was in the money two starts back at this track but was unable to repeat the effort last time when eighth, beaten 13 lengths, at this track over 1500m. Looks well placed so expect a big run this time. CUORE PRIMA DONNA (1) failed to figure again last time over 1500m at this track, beaten 7 lengths into sixth. One of the better hopes.