LEADING ROLE (6) started at $4.36 last time but could only manage fourth, beaten 9 lengths, at this track over 1207m. Winning rider K Carmouche stays aboard. Well placed and should be in the finish. AIRBORNE ELITE (3) has been out of the placings in two runs since a break, the latest when ninth, beaten 68 lengths, over 1609m at this track (Dirt) after he got a long way back. Third-up record is strong and is capable of sharp improvement. CAPT JAX PARROW (5) settled well back last start and never threatened when 6 lengths from the winner in sixth over 1207m at this track (Dirt). This is a nice drop in grade so he is a major player. ARI'S MAGIC (7) is back after a break of five-and-a-half months. Started the last campaign impressively when in the placings over 1207m at this track. Looks one of the genuine hopes in the race.