TIMARU (1), with just one placing to his name in twenty-nine starts, is the one to beat in this very plain affair. Turned in his best effort for some time when an eye-catching fourth last start over 1600m at this circuit. A similar performance today would probably be good enough to get the prize. ABITSUSS (8) found the line well without threatening last time in a 1200m maiden at Cowra that has been a decent form reference. Looks ready for the step up to this trip at the third run back from a spell. TYPHOON ROMANCE (10) is yet to bother the judge in eight starts but did improve at her latest appearance when beaten just over three lengths at Wodonga. Draws a lot better and a senior rider goes on, so she is right in the picture. TREV THE DRILLER (2) went okay here last start and has improvement to come at the third run of the prep. LOST YA SOCK (9) failed when resuming last time but did place at her only other second-up attempt.