On pace runners, 1, 2, 6, 7. QUARTERBACK finished unplaced at short odds when he stepped up to tackle this distance here last start. There were however excuses and he can atone today without causing any surprises. PALM TREE must be forgiven for an unplaced effort here when she struck trouble and still beat home three next start winners. She's trialed since and stepping back from 1600m shouldn't be an issue when she now presents after a freshen-up. BOGEY FREE endured a tough run on debut at Warrnambool when he still did all but win. He was also an acceptor for the Ballarat meeting today and the placement of his connections must be respected. SHAHAAMEH was too good for all except the winner at Newcastle and the addition of blinkers can now aid her cause.