ANTIDOTE (18) made an encouraging debut last time out, finishing 1.5 lengths from the winner in second over 1000m at Albury. Should improve sharply and this looks a nice race. SCHIMMELBUSCH (8) wound up strongly but just failed to pick up the winner last start over 1170m at Wangaratta. Will derive great benefit from recent racing. Steps up a level but he is good enough to make a serious impact. GRASSBURN (11) started at $5.50 last time and ran below expectations, finishing fifth and beaten 2.5 lengths at Sandown-Lakeside over 1200m. Hard to beat in this suitable race. ALVIN (1) improved last start when second-up but found one better over 1000m at Bendigo, beaten only 1.3 lengths. Likely to hold the form and is a strong top-three prospect.