GRAY BOSS (7) debuted with a win two runs ago. Couldn't follow that up last time out when second over 1600m at this track, beaten by only half a length. Well placed, and there is no reason he cannot take this out. APOTHEOSIS (8) resumed over 1421m at Newcastle All Weather last start and was too good for his rivals. He makes his local debut and can repeat the dose. GUN CARRIAGE (5) finished second last start at the first run back from a spell over 1600m at this track, beaten 1.75 lengths. This is a nice drop in grade, so he is one of the main each-way contenders. ZANDVOORT (4) was in the money at each run this time in before scoring over 1600m at this track last time. He has the gate speed to take up a forward position, and will again take some pegging back.