1400m BM65. No's 2,6,10,12 looks to be where the pace resides. DARK ARTS will appreciate dropping back from 1600m, just not at all convinced the horse has that all important will to win and it has to lump 60. FIRST EMPIRE strips fitter for two from a spell, he bolted in 3rd-up last time in, dare say Kelly Schweida has prepped him in identical fashion. OCEAN DIVA is only 2nd-up and may well need it, but Ben Thompson has been engaged, if support arrives include in exotics. DIVA LAS VEGAS the new blood, 4th run in, maps a treat, creates plenty of interest. Last but not least the Robert Heathcote trained POUTCHEK, only 2nd-up but ran very well fresh and back in the day won maiden very well this track/trip 2nd-up. Gate 2, Cejay Graham, a must include in all bets.