COLOPHON (2) was narrowly beaten last start when second in a small field over 1200m at Kembla Grange at the first run of the campaign. Has the pace and the right draw to find a good early position. Leading contender. RECON (4) drifted well back before winding up strongly to score an effortless 2 lengths win over 1170m at Wangaratta last time out. In form and will take beating again. FINGERS HUNTER (6) showed good early dash and led throughout to score by 2 lengths last time out over 1600m at Tamworth. Another bold showing expected. CONCHIERO (1) accounted for a maiden field over 1400m at Warwick Farm last start, finishing 1.4 lengths ahead of the nearest rival. Sparingly raced and has more to offer. Must be respected now that the penny has dropped.