CONTROLLED ZONE (4) has registered three minor placings from four runs this campaign. Was in the firing line all the way and finished 0.8 lengths from the winner in third last time out over 1200m at Echuca. Has the talent to produce another positive result. FRENCH SAVOY (8) knuckled down strongly to get within a long neck of the winner in second last start over 1200m at Ararat on debut. Backmarker who keeps coming. Leading contender. PODARGONI (6) produced a nice effort on debut in better company last start over 1109m at Stony Creek when second, beaten 2.25 lengths. Jumps from a good draw so he is among the leading chances. NICABUK (2) finished 5 lengths from the winner in fifth after being prominent at the corner at his most recent appearance over 1454m at Kyneton. Cannot be ruled out in this suitable assignment.