DANCING SHADOW (2) tried hard when finishing fourth here a month ago over this trip, and in a field that is lacking depth, he will be hard to hold out, especially with Bruno Queiroz keeping the faith. DUNCANNON (3) is a stablemate of the top pick who will be making his debut with the advantage of the pole position. He won his latest of 3 trials this season, and should go close to taking this out. CHILL FACTOR (1) has changed stables after failing to fire in 2 starts on heavy ground. He is unbeaten at the trials, and maybe a change of scenery can bring the best out of this gelding. Check the market moves. FALCRESTS BELLE (4) is another with very good trial form, and she has finished third in both of her starts this season. She has had a couple of gear changes and is good enough to win a race at short notice. EBONY GEM (5) won a trial for her new trainer prior to finishing midfield at New Plymouth 5 weeks ago over 1200m. She is worth another chance over this shorter trip. Each Way.