On pace runners, 3, 6, 7, 11. MAURRAQA begins his third campaign today with a gear change made (blinkers on). He was given two trials in September, he was dominant at his lone Ballina outing to date and this race is also within his reach. FRENCH MELODY must not be harshly judged for her unplaced Grafton effort last start when she was produced after a thirty-one day break. This quicker back-up (thirteen days) should now be regarded as a plus. PREDICT THE FUTURE finished unplaced when he attempted to lead throughout at home (Grafton) over 1420m. He did not however shirk his task on the day and switching back to this trip can be suitable when he now makes his Ballina debut. TORQUE SO HOT was kept fresh before he was anything but disgraced within this distance range at Coffs Harbour and he shouldn't be underestimated when he now returns to Ballina where he raced well at his only previous run on the track.