On pace runners, 1, 5, 6, 8. FLETCHER was attempting to lead throughout within this distance range when he found the opposition too strong at Hawkesbury last start. He will be far more suitably placed today when he competes in blinkers for the first time. LA BELLA ROSA performed above market place expectations at Grafton last start and she can be expected to maintain her form today when she makes her home track debut fifth up in her first campaign since a stable change. RIPS LAW wasn't disgraced at Moree and he can cope with an awaiting distance rise today with a gear change made (blinkers off). RONARDO concedes race-day experience to all when he makes his debut today but blinkers are already a part of his gear and this class suits after two provincial trials since a spell. BON BATAN should relish an awaiting distance rise today after a latest unplaced Port Macquarie efffort which can be overlooked.