FLATTERED (7) is a genuine type with three minor placings from three starts this time in work. Continued the trend at the most recent appearance when third over 1200m at Ballarat. Finds a tougher race but a win is not out of the question. KOONDAKAARA (3) is a three-start maiden who finished fourth at his most recent outing over 1200m at Cranbourne. Among the top chances in what looks a most suitable race. BELCONY (6) wasn't far off maiden success before a break of four months, finishing the campaign with a minor placing over 1400m at Geelong. Has had the benefit of two trials leading into this. Rates highly and is a chance to break through. LAVA DELTA (9) is a three-start maiden who resumed from a spell last start and was beaten 2 lengths when fifth over 1200m at Geelong. Bold showing expected with added fitness this time.