Competitive race as most of these look ready to win the right maiden. if THE QUIET IMMORTAL copes with the rise to 1600m he should go close to winning. He got a great ride from the back last start before hitting the line strongly behind a well backed Waller winner. He's proven in the conditions. Locally trained RUSSIAN FIREBIRD ran a great race at Cranbourne 1st up at this trip. With tempo against, he was good from the back. DETERMINATO beat him home with a better run in transit but he's in the mix too. That form, linked by Obon puts NEXT TUESDAY in the game as well. She's run well at both starts. THE CABLE GUY debuted well here three weeks ago. HARDUNBY has jumped out well for one starting at 1600m. Betting? GOLD DECREE handled the heavy ground well at Wagga last time.