GRAND POKPUNG (6) pushed forward last time and boxed on to finish 13 lengths away in third over 1200m at this track. Looks well placed so expect another big run. DONGBAEK (2) missed the placings two starts back then ran a better race and finished 6 lengths away in fourth last time out over 1300m at this track after being in the firing line on the corner. Looks well placed so expect a big run this time. THUNDER RUN (7) returns from a spell of five months. Was safely held at the only appearance last prep when 11th over 1200m at this track. Has good early toe so he should be handy in the run. Will give backers a great sight. LOVING PURPLE (11) finished 99 lengths from the winner in failed to finish last time out over 1400m at this track on August 8. Expecting to see her turn things around.