GLIDING AFLEET (6) is back from a break of seven months. Raced below par at his only appearance last prep when seventh over 1710m at this track (Dirt). Will drift back but wind up late. Will be tough to stop. RETAIL MAN (2) has been out of the placings in two runs since a break, the latest when sixth, beaten 21 lengths, over 1207m at this track (Dirt) after he travelled towards the rear of the field. Has further improvement to come and is among the main hopes. MAD MAGIC (1) finished sixth over 1673m at this track (Dirt) at his most recent appearance on November 25. Makes plenty of appeal. THIRTY OYSTERS (3) finished ninth over 1710m at this track (Dirt) at his most recent appearance on November 12. Worth plenty of thought.