Tough maiden. WALK THE PIER (13) drifted back early from the wide draw on debut before returning good sectional splits when a narrow second over 1300m at this track on November 16. Should get the right tempo again and no surprise to see him go one better. OVERLAND (7) surprised at big odds on debut when powering late from well back to finish a solid fourth over 1200m at Wyong on November 23. Roomier track helps with the 3kg claim. Genuine top-four contender. LOUISBURGH (6) Zoustar gelding who resumed in easier company when a tiring on-pace third over 1400m at Canberra on November 24. Blinkers go on for this and gets the services of Fitzgerald's 3kg claim. PICK UP THE TAB (8) total forgive from the wide gate on resumption when snagged back for a plodding eighth over 1300m at Hawkesbury on November 28. Should keep improving as he gets out in trip.