HOU LONG GWAI (2) finished out of the money when fresh from a spell two starts back then was beaten 1.3 lengths when fifth over 1300m at Hawkesbury three-and-a-half weeks ago after being in contention on the corner. Well placed and there is no reason he cannot find winning ways. MAMUSHKA (7) wasted no time getting off the mark as favourite on debut over 1200m at Goulburn two weeks ago. Sure to improve and can make it back-to-back wins. POCKET EIGHTS (5) found the line nicely last start to get up for second over 1300m at Scone. Among the main chances. MISS SPACEGIRL (4) resumes after a break of four months. Did win at her only other first-up run when on debut, scoring over 1200m at Canberra. Fitter for a minor placing in a recent Rosehill trial. Top-three claims.