AUTHORITY (9) shaped nicely when runner-up in a 1600m handicap here twelve days ago having previously finished fourth at 2000m and second tackling 2200m. The five-year-old ought to be suited by this intermediate distance and might go one spot better. PHANTOM STRIKE (7) bounced back with a solid third over 2000m at this circuit last week. Won at track and trip in January and has Mehmet Kaya booked. Warrants close consideration. STORM QUEEN (3) was fourth at 1600m here last time and retains claims on her earlier course form. RAMONA (8) has posted seconds at 1400m and 2000m this season and makes each-way appeal.
