It's difficult to look past ARDASHIR and his upside after his impressive maiden win 3 weeks ago. There looked to be a lot left in the tank. Ethan Brown gave a glowing report in a post race interview. His overall time on the night was a few lengths slower than the BM66 QUITE THE LASS finished a close 2nd in. He did give the impression that against better opposition he'd be even better. On that time comparison QUITE THE LASS has to be a chance. ROYAL OPTIMISM went to a new level with blinkers on and up in trip at Geelong. He's 5 weeks between runs due to missing a 2400m race at Caulfield where he played up in the barriers. DEALT had mixed NSW form but clearly found her best at Swan Hill when she was strong right to the line in a BM56. Some weight relief won't hurt.