SUGARED UP (7) is finding the breakthrough elusive, beaten 6 lengths into seventh at her latest appearance over 1400m at Esperance. Should be poised just off the lead. Sure to be in the finish. ROYAL ESCORT (2) was out of the money two runs back then again missed the frame last start when he was never in contention over 1000m at Bunbury, beaten 10 lengths into eighth. Finds an easier assignment and can turn things around. NGAPUHI TRUST (4) is yet to break through in three runs. Finished seventh at his last appearance over 1230m at Albany on March 16. Expected to feature in the finish this time. POWER TROOPER (3) could only manage to finish sixth, beaten 5 lengths, at his latest appearance over 1400m at Bunbury. Suited in this line up and is among the better hopes.