NAFTALI (8) finished 1.3 lengths away in fifth last time out over 1000m at Muswellbrook when resuming from a spell as $1.9 favourite. Steps up in distance today. Backmarker who gets home hard. Will prove hard to hold out. TOSINSKY (6) was prominent on straightening and stuck on well to finish second last start over 1200m at Tamworth, beaten one length when resuming. Finds a suitable race and can get the job done. TAKEOVER LAD (9) was never really in the hunt last time, drifting back early and winding up 3 lengths from the winner in fifth over 1350m at Beaumont (Newcastle). Will find this a little easier than last time. Has winning claims. BRAND NEW MOON (7) missed the placings two runs back then didn't do any better last start when 20 lengths away in 12th over 1800m at Sunshine Coast. No surprise to see him in the frame.