On pace runners, 1, 2, 6, 8, 9. MICRO MIKKI concedes weight to all this afternoon but he can rise to the occasion. Hus unplaced effort at home (Dubbo) eight days ago was better than it appears at face value. TALKACHINO performed well above market place expectations on his home track at Dubbo and a repeat performance can again allow him to play a part today. He is proven away from home. NEWS BOUND presents in search of a hat-trick and closing sectionals that he's recently recorded at both Coonabarabran and at Dubbo indicate that a step up from 1400m can now suit. MARNOO presents third up from a long spell and as is the case with NEWS BOUND, stepping up from 1400m two weeks ago at Coonabarabran can now be regarded as a plus. His most recent two wins were both achieved over 1600m.