QUASI WARRIOR (6) is back after a break of 11 weeks. Was in strong form before that spell with three straight wins until he finished ninth at Parx (Dirt) to close the campaign. Good effort at the start of last prep to score over 1207m at this track. One of the big chances. HOUGHTON SHUFFLE (5) finished fourth over 1308m at Listed level at Parx (Dirt) at his most recent appearance on November 26. Rates highly and makes plenty of appeal. PARADISE VALLEY (7) is experiencing a long win drought, extended last start when fourth over 1308m at Parx (Dirt). Ideally placed and is sure to give this a mighty shake. HOLY SYNERGY (8) has enjoyed a let-up of five-and-a-half weeks since he won when resuming over 1207m at Parx (Dirt), scoring by 1.5 lengths. Was a winner at the only previous second-up run and is worth including.