RIPLEY (10) Too Darn Hot colt out of Duvessa from the Maher stable, taking on the older horses at his first start. Has shown potential in his two trials and expected to go close with the blinkers on. HAWKER HALL (6) resumes. Showed good early dash on debut when a game third over 1100m at Hawkesbury. Has scored slick wins at both trials and the booking of J Mac suggests he's ready to go. CAPTAIN EAGLE (1) returned from a lengthy break with an unlucky second over 1000m at Wyong. Strips fitter and can hold a position from the sticky gate. Shouldn't be a maiden for long. DONWON (5) resumes after giving a good account of himself at the provincials last time in. Fitted with the one 800m trial and the winkers come off. Gets the right run and not to be underestimated.