HAZE AND SMOKE (2) dug deep to score two back then was beaten 2.5 lengths into third over 1300m at this track last time four weeks ago. Should be prominent from the outset. Will prove tough to beat. POMEROL (5) scored by 1.5 lengths last time out over 1300m at this track. Yet to miss the placings here in an excellent record which boasts two wins and one placing. Leading contender. DESERT CLOUD (4) started this prep with a win two runs ago. Fair effort last time out when third over 1400m at this track, beaten 1.5 lengths. Yet to miss the placings from four starts at this circuit. Won't find this as tough so she can recapture winning form. GORGEOUS CAPE (3) finished fourth last time out over 1300m at this track, beaten 4 lengths. Among the main hopes.