EXTREMELY ROWDY (9) did very well to fill a minor placing when resuming at Pakenham but raced below expectations last time over 1300m at Sandown-Hillside, finishing ninth and beaten 5.5 lengths. Suitably placed so anticipating a big run this time. VARANE (4) wound up strongly last time out to finish half a length adrift in third over 1400m at Sandown-Hillside when returning from a spell. Settles back early but winds up late. Will prove tough to beat. ICARUS (7) wound up strongly but just failed to pick up the winner when fresh from a spell as favourite last start over 1200m at Pakenham. Sure to derive great benefit from that run. Must raise the bar but he has the talent to test this line-up. ILLATIVE (5) is back after a break of four-and-a-half months. Started the last campaign impressively when in the placings over 1147m at Geelong. Has found the right race and is worth including.