SIMPLY SOUTHERN (11) is back after a break of three months. Went close to a maiden win before the layoff, finishing third at her latest appearance over 1400m at Palermo. Looks the one to beat. CASI TODA CANDY RIDE (7) turned in a sound effort last time but found one better at this track over 1400m, beaten 0.3 lengths. Should be at her peak now. Yet to break through this time in but hasn't been far away, with two placings to her name. Among the leading chances. ALMYRUS (5) will strip fitter for this after running below expectations first-up at this track, finishing fifth and beaten 7 lengths over 1200m. Likely improver with strong prospects. VASCA LEAL (10) finished third last time over 1200m at this track, beaten 6 lengths. Suitably placed so anticipating a big run again.