CASTERLY ROCK (1) returned last time with a solid second at Sunshine Coast over 1200m. It doesn't get any easier but he is one of the key runners. IL PATRIGNO (8) has raced twice. Was third on debut then clocked-in 3 lengths from the winner in tenth last time out over 1350m at this track. Strong chance this line-up. NINJITZOU (10) has been kept fresh since running below his best at the last run a month ago, finishing tenth over 1400m at Eagle Farm. Better than that last start suggests and is open to sharp improvement. VERMILION KIRIN (4) was out of the money when resuming from a spell last start over 1350m at this track, beaten 1.75 lengths. Fitter so expect a better run this time.