KUKU (2) returned from a spell three weeks ago when she was beaten 4 lengths into fourth over 1408m at this track. Taking on a better field but she is fitter and up to the task. AWESOME ELISSA (1) finished 9 lengths away in fourth last time out over 1207m at this track a month ago. Steps up in journey today. Solid top-three chance. VALIANT JANE (7) is yet to break through in five runs. Finished sixth at her last appearance over 1710m at this track (Dirt) on December 10. Suited in this line up and is among the better hopes. CON CAUTELA (8) is returning from a spell of five-and-a-half months. Finished seventh at Gulfstream Park (Dirt) over 1207m at the first run last prep. Now with a new trainer R Garcia.