SHRUG (5) was out of the money two runs back then again missed the frame last start when he got a long way back over 1673m at this track, beaten 4 lengths into seventh. Has the class to figure prominently. PEPPERMINT MAN (6) finished second when resuming from a spell last start over 1609m at this track. Sure to prove tough to beat. FILM ACADEMY (2) got well back over 1710m at Aqueduct (Turf) last time and never threatened, eventually finishing 9 lengths away in ninth. Nicely placed to turn things around. MARUVY (7) returns from a spell of three-and-a-half months and did win first-up last time in work over 1673m at this track (Synthetic). Makes plenty of appeal.