On pace runners, 1, 2, 3, 5. TALKACHINO was produced second up when he endured a tough run before he refused to shirk his task in defeat last Sunday. He clearly has scope to improve. FUTURE FUND was kept fresh before he scored with authority at home (Wagga). He presents fresh again today and he is proven away from home. A BOY NAMED SOO was a first up Dubbo winner last preparation and he should be treated with respect when he resumes from a ten week break today. CRAVING MAGIC has handed in honest first and second up efforts on the Acton track at his Canberra home base. Stepping up to tackle this journey can now be regarded as a plus. TAVOLO finished unplaced first up at Canberra on the Acton track. She should however be forgiven when she presents race-fitter here,