NORDIC PRIDE (4) has been out of the placings in two runs since a break, the latest when eighth, beaten 2.75 lengths, over 2000m at Wangaratta after he got a long way back. Cherry-ripe now and is worth following up. WEST INDIES (5) wound up strongly last time out to finish 1.5 lengths adrift in third over 1875m at Kyneton when fresh from a spell. Leading player again. LA ROSETTA (12) started at $5.50 last time on the back of a win at Wangaratta two starts ago but was below her best, finishing fifth over 1875m at Kyneton after being prominent at the bend. Meeting a tougher field but on her best form she is right in contention. HOLLANDIA (2) returned from a spell two weeks ago when he was beaten 4 lengths into seventh over 1600m at this track. Fitter this time will prove harder to beat.