NIGHT LANTERN (1) returns from a spell of six-and-a-half months and did win first-up last time in work over 1600m at this track. Will be tough to beat. ESRAR (5) returns from a break of six-and-a-half months. Consistent performer last prep whose most recent appearance resulted in a win over 1400m at this track. Finds the right race to launch another bright campaign. SHAREEFA (7) is a progressive galloper who is first-up since finishing fourth over 1600m at this track seven months ago. Has never missed the frame when fresh from a spell in two starts. Will be hard to peg back. SOUTH CHINA SEA (2) was returning from a break last time out and proved too classy, scoring easily over 1600m on the inner circuit here. Was a winner at the only previous second-up run and cannot be ruled out.