VENUS KING (1) is a talented gelding who was well held last time out in the tougher J.C. Roberts Stakes won by Sail Session over 1800m at Ascot, beaten 30 lengths into 11th. Should park just off the speed. Sure to be in the finish. OCEAN RANGER (5) hasn't made an impression lately despite market confidence. Last start could only manage fifth over 2200m at Ascot. Open to improvement and is among the chances. ZERA BLUE (8) has scored at her last two starts, most recently by a neck over 1900m at Narrogin. That continued the good form this campaign, with two wins from five starts. Solid top-three chance. MERCIAN HYMN (6) produced a better run last start, beaten 4 lengths into fifth over 1600m at Pinjarra. Well placed to turn things around.