VERITA LEGAME (7) is the top pick on the strength of a market-respected debut fourth at this venue, where he kept to the task despite being beaten over 14 lengths. With that race experience behind him and five weeks between runs, he has the cleanest improvement profile among the main chances. UMESUISHO (5) comes through a plain seventh over 1230m, but her recent-rating profile is still among the strongest in this line-up and she has already had experience around 1400m. The short back-up and recent margins temper the confidence, yet this looks within reach if she finds her better level. AURORA BOLT (6) was tailed off on debut over 820m, though he did work home after giving away ground and can progress second-up. The new 1400m test is the obvious question. MARUKA HART (4) has not threatened in three starts, but he has a recent head-to-head split with Umesuisho and reaches his fourth run this campaign, which keeps him in the place mix if the principals underperform.