On pace runners, 3, 4, 6, 7. ALABAMA FOX had trialed twice before she resumed from a long spell with Zac Lloyd aboard at home (Warwick Farm) two weeks ago. She was too good for all except the winner and she can only now present race-fitter with Zac retaining the ride. TRANSCEND struck traffic problems when her effort was gallant at Rosehill in a race that's produced strong subsequent form. She's been kept fresh since and she's already proven when competing after an almost identical break. BESIDE THE OCEAN was last produced in that Rosehill race that involved TRANSCEND and BESIDE THE OCEAN also struck traffic problems on the day. BESIDE THE OCEAN is also proven when competing fresh! MALUKU overcame an unsuitable run in transit to score at her Warwick Farm home base second up. She's already proven away from home and stepping up from 1200m now aids her cause.