CHEERFUL CAT (4) went forward last start over 2000m at Warwick and held on well for third, beaten 0.9 lengths. Stepping up a level this time but on his best form he is capable of a big performance. SHABOOH SHALAA (3) changes rider since being well held last time in sixth over 1800m at Sunshine Coast on February 14. Can bounce back. EFFIE'S JOY (9) finished third last time out over 1700m at this track, making it five career minor placings. Has been in the top-three at all three runs at this circuit. Expected to measure up. MARAVICH (1) returned from a spell two-and-a-half weeks ago when he was in the firing line on the bend before being beaten 3 lengths into fourth over 1350m at Warwick. Strips fitter and should be thereabouts.