BIG BAMBOO (6) was sent out favourite last time and scored by 5 lengths over today's trip at this track. Has a good record at this course and distance, including three wins and five placings. Top chance. GRENAT RUFUS (11) has returned in good order this campaign. Collected his maiden win first-up at this track then backed it up with a solid second over 1200m at this track at the latest outing. Jumps from a wide draw but looks set to run well. KITANO MARTINI (8) showed good early pace over 1200m at this track when resuming last time and kept going to score by half a length. Suitably placed so anticipating another big run. VIP RYAN (12) has been racing well without winning. Last start finished third, beaten 0.9 lengths, over 1200m at this track. Genuine performer so he is among the chances.