MICKIO (6) made a strong late bid but just failed to pick up the winner as favourite last start over 2000m at Warrnambool. Should be near his peak for this. In the right race and is a key runner. KILLARNEY (5) broke through for his maiden win over 2500m at Pakenham last time, scoring comfortably. Shaping up nicely and he is right in the mix again. RAISE THE NOTE (7) hasn't raced since finishing fourth at Warrnambool over 3300m a month ago. Kept ticking over with a recent trial at Warrnambool. Rates well on best form and a bold showing is expected. THE TRUE BELIEVER (2) turned in a much better effort last time out to score by a neck over 2200m at Ballarat Synthetic. Solid top-three prospects.