On pace runners, 2, 3, 5, 6. CHEVAL DE BOIS was apprentice ridden when his front-running effort over this distance here last start was solid. He can be expected to at least now maintain his form with Zac Lloyd back aboard. STANDARD DEVIATION has trialed since there were excuses for his unplaced effort here first up. Unlike some, he can cope over this testing journey second up. DUBAI WARRIOR performed above market place expectations when he tackled this trip here last start. He has been kept fresh since and he did score at his previous Wyong engagement when he was presented after an identical twenty-one day break. CHAMPAGNE HERO was withdrawn from the meeting last Saturday at his Randwick home base. Instead he will attempt a suitable distance rise today with a gear change made (blinkers back on).