TAKEN (9) returned last time with a solid second at Pakenham over 1200m when he did his best work late. Steps up a level but he is capable of running a bold race. STREET LARK (14) was well fancied on debut last start and was not far off the mark, finishing second and beaten a nose over 1300m at Cranbourne. Has upside and can open her account. PESCHIERA (10) returned last time with a solid second at Pakenham over 1200m after being prominent at the bend. Meets some better types this time but a big run is on the cards. FAUCI (7) is a two-start maiden who finished sixth, beaten 2 lengths, when resuming from a spell last start over 1200m at Pakenham. Will derive great benefit from that outing and deserves consideration.