CRYPTONIC (1) returned with a strong maiden victory two-back over this trip at Wyong on November 9. Had no luck from the wide draw when a tiring fourth over 1100m at Hawkesbury in BM64 grade on November 28. Will take control early from the good gate and prove hard to run down in this easier class. INVINCIBLE MADISON (5) demolished her rivals when resuming over 1000m at Canberra, scoring by 3.5 lens with plenty up the sleeve on November 24. Strips fitter now and looks up to this stiffer contest. MAJESTUOSO PHOENIX (2) Lope de Vega gelding who created a big impression on debut when powering late to finish over the top of his rivals when a smart winner over 1000m at Wyong on November 23. Sure to be strong again. ART'S ALIVE (4) raced in some stronger races last time in and expected to have strengthened over the break. Returns with two sharp trials and has the ability to take this out.