GOLD CHARIOT finds the right race to break maiden status. Happy to pay the Shinn "tax" in the price. Shaped really well on firm tracks first preparation, then was sent out short priced favourite in metro maiden over this trip when resuming. Close up so fitness levels must be excellent. Change of Tactics: back last start, but will use inside draw here. IMMORTALISED will be at peak fitness fourth up and nice foundation of the two runs at 1400m to be ready for a first crack at 1600m. Had excuses two runs here on synthetic. OMINOUS was in the market on debut, then didn't really let down last start and feedback from rider was he was uncomfortable racing between runners. Blinkers immediately applied to address that. QUEEN OF VINO placed here over 1200m last preparation, then was held up here two runs back. Latest run on over 1400m suggests ready for 1600m. ROYAL STORM is on debut on synthetic track, but might appreciate firmer surface at 1600m.