MR VILLA (2) improved sharply on his tenth two starts back at Taree with a win over 1300m at this track three weeks ago, getting home by a nose after being in the firing line on the bend. Worth noting Luke Rolls goes aboard. Nicely placed to play a pivotal role. INTOXICATION (12) finished 3 lengths away in fourth last time out over 1280m at Muswellbrook after being prominent at the bend a week-and-a-half ago. Steps up in journey today. Should be poised just off the lead. Sure to be in the finish. COWGIRL LILLY (15) finished out of the money two starts back then was beaten 3 lengths when eighth over 2110m at Lismore a month ago. Best figures measure up nicely. Sure to run well. KALAHARI HEART (9) was beaten 3 lengths into fifth over 1400m at Gunnedah at her latest appearance. Best efforts measure up so worth another chance.