On pace runners, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9. STONECREST was spelled after he trialed twice in May. He's done enough in two trials at his Randwick home base to now be suitably placed on debut. PEARL OF DUBAI can be forgiven for an unplaced first up Rosehill effort in a race that's already produced strong form. THYME TO GO was withdrawn from the Kembla Grange meeting on Melbourne Cup day with this race preferred. The placements of her connections must be respected. NORTH COUNSEL concedes race-day experience to some but after trialing twice in town recently, he can rise to the occasion.