HOW MUCH BETTER (1) improving gelding who finds his race today third-up. Sat on the good tempo and no match for the handy BRAZIL when second over 1500m here on November 16. Has the speed to get across from the draw and prove hard to hold out. LUCKY BAY (2) thereabouts of late and the stable has tinkered with his gear for this. Josh Parr keeps the ride after sticking on well when third over this trip at Hawkesbury on November 28. Hard fit and good enough to take this out. BEAUER (6) only the one win from seven starts and strips fitter second-up with the claim. Stalked the speed first-up when a battling third over 1400m at Newcastle on November 27. Goes into the exotics. SIR SUBLIME (5) hard fit now and can give plenty of cheek with the sharp drop in weight. Will hold a forward position from the good gate and relish the 2kg claim.