SPECIAL MAN (7) was back from a break last start and finished second over this distance in Group 3 grade at this track, beaten 1.5 lengths. Has a terrific record here with two wins and one placing from three starts. Among the leading chances. CAPTAIN FANTASTIC (1) ran below expectations last time in Group 3 grade at this track over 1500m, finishing fourth and beaten 5.5 lengths. Has the gate speed to take up a forward position. Best form puts him right in this. THE RAPTOR (4) saluted last start in Group 3 grade at this track over this distance. Has a very good record over today's journey with three wins from six starts. Likely to push forward and race on the pace. Sure to be competitive. INEVITABLE (3) was beaten 6 lengths into sixth over 1500m at this track last time out. Capable of featuring prominently.