Siding with MARBLE NINE (7) who gets in nicely on the minimum weight. He ran well two back when second at Moonee Valley on a tough track, going one better with a narrow win at Bendigo last time out. Drops 5kg off that, he handles soft tracks and should be right there. THE INSTRUCTOR (2) beat Marble Nine at Moonee Valley with the pattern onside, proving it was no fluke with another tough win in the Hareeba Stakes last time out. Up in the weights now, meeting Marble Nine 6kg worse from their last clash, but will be on speed and hard to catch. HEDGED (3) has been good in two runs back behind The Instructor. Should be right there again. ROMANTIC CHOICE (6) wasn't beaten far fresh in the Echuca Discovery. She boasts a win over She's Bulletproof at this trip which is hard to ignore. TAUNTING (1) was poor at Oakbank but has claims on best form.