SHAMATEUR (6) showed good early speed and raced on the pace when first-up after a spell last start before fading to finish sixth, beaten 2.5 lengths, over 1200m at Sandown-Lakeside. Will go forward and is expected to be in the finish. BRAZEN DIVA (8) was responsible for a solid effort last time out when third at Ballarat over 1000m, beaten a head. Should be at her peak now. Continues to race well without winning, recording four placings from four starts this time in work. Among the leading chances. CENTRAL BANK (1) showed good early muster and fought on to finish second last start over 1000m at Werribee. Nicely placed to take this out. EL FORTRESS (3) is back after a break of four months. At the last run before the layoff he finished tenth over 1106m at Werribee. Launched last prep with a minor placing at Echuca over 1000m. Ran seventh in a recent trial at Cranbourne. Rates highly on best form and should be in the mix.