FUTANO (7) is the one to beat after going under by just over half a length at this track last start despite being unwanted in the market, and she brings a proven track-and-distance profile with only 52kg. PONGOLA (4) returns from a two-month freshening with solid recent fourths around Greyville and this venue, and his record of one win and three placings from nine starts at the distance keeps him right in the contest. PENNYS CHOICE (5) has to rebound from a plain second-last effort, but her previous win here as a heavily backed favourite and her synthetic record give her a credible winning platform. MONT LOISIR (8) has been highly consistent without winning this campaign, including two narrow placings at this track, and his distance record says the rise to 1400m is within reach.