BANNERTON finally gets a normal transition in distance from previous start and did a good job at Werribee with the winner of the race findingits metro stanard form. Has good fitness levels as did ran well at 2400m in previous start. RIPPER displayed his dislike of rain affected going last start so put a line through that performance. Two previous runs was making ground in races of a higher level than this. Will just need a bit of luck navigating through the field from barrier 1 with its run on racing pattern. MANGIONE sat on a quick tempo last start so can be forgiving. Previous runs in BM60 + races were excellent and gets 4kg claim. LITTLEBITCHEEKY always needs racing and will be better at fourth run back after stepping up sharply to the 2000m last time. Bendigo 2200m win is good enough for this.