On pace runners, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 12, 16. PANTA RHEI did all but win after blinkers were added to her gear here at home last start and she did so after she endured a tough run in transit. She has been given time to recover (twenty-four days) and this race is now within her reach. ORSUM refused to shirk his task when he was produced after a seventy-two day break at Dubbo last start. This much quicker back-up can only now aid his cause. CITY GOLD SPEED has been in work for some time but when he conceded too great a start over only 1000m at Muswellbrook last start, he did indicate that he will now appreciate this journey. MANAGE THE CYCLE finished unplaced last start at Muswellbrook but he dropping in class at his home base today must be regarded as a plus. NOMOMEIKUSHI had too much to do first up on the Beaumont track at Newcastle within this distance range and her unplaced effort must be ignored.