On pace runners, 2, 3, 6, 8, 11. FRENCH EMPIRE finished his race off between two subsequent start winners here last start. He's been kept fresh since and he has raced well fresh before. He can do so again this afternoon. BLUE ROMAN had too much to do at his Barcaldine home base last start and his unplaced effort must be ignored. VALIANT JOAN only found one other too good when she attempted to lead throughout last start at Barcaldine. Similar tactics could prove to be profitable today. CRIMSON DECIPHER can be forgiven for an unplaced latest effort at Mackay. He has since been given a stable change and gear changes have also been made. He can regain his best form today without causing a surprise. ZOULY resumes after a stable change and gear changes have been made. She's yet to win anywhere first up but even so, she shouldn't be underestimated first up today.