ELUSIVE YAUPON (8) knuckled down strongly to get within 0.8 lengths of the winner in second last start over 1106m at this track when fresh from a spell. Can go on with it. ABDUL (3) last raced on debut 11 months ago when she settled well back before warming up late to grab second over 1106m at Listed level at this track. Likely improver and is among the leading chances. CLASSIC DISCOVERY (5) is back after a break of nine months. At the last run before the layoff she finished sixth over 1710m at this track. One of the leading chances. INESCAPABLE (2) was out of the money on debut two runs back then again missed the frame last start over 1207m at this track, beaten 9 lengths into fourth. Nicely placed to get the prize.