CITY BLUE (9) drew wide and was pretty plain last time out when 6 lengths from the winner in fifth at this course and distance. Has the gate speed to take up a forward position. Best form puts her right in this. SILVERCHAIR (5) has a moderate winning strike-rate but performed well last time at this track, finishing third and only 1.5 lengths from the winner at the end of 1200m. Best figures measure up. Sure to run well. LUMBER BOY (10) missed the placings two starts back then ran a better race and finished 4 lengths away in fourth last time out over 1200m at this track. Well placed and there is no reason he cannot find winning ways. EL DUKE (1) has been in the market at his last couple of runs but failed to threaten, the latest effort a modest seventh at this track over 1200m. Well-placed and can sneak into the finish.