An open race. HEMLOCK STONE (2) stuck on well over 2100m here last start when jumping favourite in a stronger event. Back slightly in grade now and CJP remains in the saddle from a good alley. Ran out the trip strongly last start and he can go a couple better this time around. BERNBRAE (4) will be fitter again now after a narrow defeat behind an in-form galloper 14 days ago. He hasn't won for a long time, but is always around the mark and he's racing right up to his best. Can make his presence felt once again. RED DWARF (6) finished just behind Bernbrae on that occasion, sustaining a run to be 0.5L off the winner at the finish. Pike remains in the saddle and he'll jump from an inside draw again. Can get the job done without surprising. DARK LOOKS (8) is racing well of late and has claims if she can run up to her latest effort at Northam. I LOVE YOUR SMILE (1) steps out to this trip third-up and is not to be discounted.