DIAMANDA (9) lifted strongly to get the prize by a nose three runs back at Kilmore before filling a minor placing at her last two starts. Has the pace to settle in the leading division. Expecting a bold showing. BRILLIANT VENTURE (1) pushed forward from a wide draw last time and found a forward position then knocked up in the straight to finish ninth over 2000m at Pakenham. Will go forward and is expected to be in the finish. BATOKA CHIEF (7) missed the placings two starts back then ran a better race and finished 4.5 lengths away in sixth last time out over 2000m at Pakenham. Has his share of talent. Hard to beat in this suitable race. GALILAEUS (2) fought on for third last start over 3000m at Sandown-Lakeside, beaten 6 lengths to add to some fine recent form. Finds a suitable race and can make it to the winner's circle.