RHYTHM OF LOVE (15) is a talented gelding who tackled a tougher race at his last run on October 19 and finished tenth behind Ostraka over 1300m in the G3 Silver Eagle at Randwick. Drawn to go forward. Will play a major role. MINTAKA LAD (11) hasn't been too far away of late, the latest effort a fifth, beaten 1.5 lengths, at this track over 1200m. Good record at this journey with four wins and six minor placings from 14 starts and is a key runner. TOWN CRIER (6) scored last start at Gold Coast to make it two wins from two starts this campaign. Facing a tougher assignment but is capable of featuring. CHERRY ROSE (7) didn't do a bad job to finish 1.5 lengths away in fourth last start over 1200m at this track after a win the run before. In the mix.