DESCENDING MIST (4) has put together back-to-back placings after scoring three back at Armidale, most recently beaten 1.75 lengths into second over 1900m at Armidale when he was always up in the leading division. Has his share of talent. Hard to beat in this suitable race. MELLENCAMP (5) lines up on the back of a 5.5 lengths fourth over 1900m at Armidale as favourite. Ready to run well. DAMASCUS GATE (2) has three placings from six runs this campaign and last start finished 2.75 lengths from the winner in third over 1600m at Dubbo. Should be involved in the finish. ARTELIMAR (6) defied a lack of market support last start, scoring by 1.3 lengths over 1600m at Dubbo. Should park just off the speed. Not to be discounted.