Tough race. SOLDIER OF ROME (1) hard fit now and will take catching from the low draw in this weaker race. Pushed forward from a wide draw when a fading eighth over 1800m at Rosehill in BM78 class on November 30. Gets Bourke's 2kg claim and no excuses tonight. LIKE LUKEY (12) progressive mare chasing her third straight win in this stiffer contest. Stretched out to the 1750m for the first time when rounding them up effortlessly with a slick 2.25 len victory at Muswellbrook on November 29. Drops in weight and ready to tackle this tougher contest. Each way player. OLD GREGG (10) knocking on the door and due for a change of luck. Finished runner-up again over this track and trip in the heavy (8) going on November 29. Maps well and expected to go close. KIRIKAN (8) battled on bravely in the heavy going when a close-up third over this course and distance last time out. Rawiller sticks and gets his chance from the gate.