CERONS (4) returns after six-and-a-half months in the paddock. Closed the last campaign with a seventh over 1200m at Moonee Valley. Good effort to launch last prep when in the money at Scone over 1300m. Placed in a recent trial. Has ability and sure to prove tough to beat. SPELLHOUND (12) was lining up for just the second time last start when second over 1000m at Sunshine Coast Poly, beaten 4.5 lengths. Will snag back from this draw but has a strong finish. Heading the right way and ready to find form. ABENDER (1) settled well back when 5.5 lengths from the winner in ninth over 1200m at Eagle Farm last start, a less impressive effort than his fourth on debut at Gold Coast the run before. Looks well placed so expect a big run this time. SHAQUE D'AMOUR (11) is close to a win after a string of minor placings, the latest when second over 800m at Ipswich. Likely to be about the money again.