ZE BIRDS'N'ZEBEES has finished in the placings in three of his past four outings, only going down narrowly at his past two. MIDNIGHT RULER showed a return to form when runner-up to Evening Bridge here last time. SACRED CHORD was placed behind Lapilli here two starts ago. He has only missed a place once from seven runs on the track. SASSY ANGEL has been around the mark of late and is worth including in multiples. A BIG CHANCE is not without claims but he will need things to go his way from a wide gate. BULLS ON PARADE and BELMONT AVENUE are other hopes.