BABY SAKURA (7) bolted in by 2.5L at his first try over 1400m last time out, jumping the $2.80 favourite and proving far too good on the Soft going. Back on top of the ground here, but he draws the inside and he looks a very exciting gelding on the way up. No reason why he can't repeat the dose. WITHOUT COMPARE (4) flew home to get the job done at Happy Valley after making a mid-race move at Happy Valley, scoring by 0.3L. McDonald rides now and he's had a couple of trials since then to keep him up to the mark. Drawn ideally and can make his presence felt. FIT FOR BEAUTY (5) is racing well recently, missing by 0.5L at this track and trip last time out, building on his impressive record here. Needs a touch of luck from the draw, but if the breaks come he'll be hard to hold out. CONTINENT EXPRESS (2) has impressed at the trials since arriving from NZ as a Listed placegetter. Not to be discounted with Bowman on board.