MERCHANT GOLD (6) is close to breaking through after finishing third last start after he gave away a big start over 1400m at Eagle Farm. Has the ability to take this out. STRAAND CARE (11) registered a strong win at Scone two runs ago. Not disgraced last time out when fourth over 900m at this track, beaten 2.75 lengths. Facing a tougher assignment but he is up to the task. ONYSPEED (12) turned in an eye-catching run over this journey last time, settling out the back before winding up late to finish 3 lengths away in eighth at Randwick. Solid top-three prospects. RITZSUN (4) finished ninth two runs back then improved last start but found a couple better over 1100m at Scone, beaten 4.5 lengths. Suitably placed so he can be prominent again.