LUCKY STAR drew the widest gate but he's still capable of crossing to lead with ASTROGAZER expected to be close up from barrier one whilst ELITE POWER and COMANCHERIA need not be far away early. ASTROGAZER presents third up in his first preparation since a stable change and both efforts since his spell were better than they appear at face value. DARK THINKER struck traffic problems at Dubbo when she tackled this trip third up. She has scope to improve when she returns to her home base today. ELITE POWER was produced in this class at Gunnedah last start when he finished unplaced. HIs race has however produced strong form and the addition of a tongue tie may be most significant this afternoon. LUCKY STAR and TRUST A KITTY are also to be respected.