CAMPALDINO (6) pushed forward when resuming last time and boxed on to finish 1.2 lengths away in second over 1400m at this track. Likely improver with strong prospects. INQUIRING MINDS (2) made progress last start to finish second over 1900m at Canterbury. Likely improver with strong prospects. DON PEDRO (3) drifted back over 1550m here last time before winding up late to finish fourth, beaten 1.75 lengths. Outdashed but got home well and appears suited by the longer journey. Well placed and expected to feature. I AM THE EMPIRE (5) returns after a spell of five months. Started the last campaign impressively when in the placings over 1600m at Bendigo. Hasn't scored when fresh from a break but generally races well with three minor placings. Makes plenty of appeal.