ENCOURAGED (5) is fresh from a spell of four-and-a-half months and did hit the frame when last resuming at Pakenham Synthetic over 1000m. In a different yard now. Placed in a recent trial. Looks set to run well for the new mentor. ZOUCHASE (11) showed good early dash last start and held on well to finish 1.3 lengths back in second over 1000m at Gold Coast. Placed to advantage and can take this out. COLINTON (2) was in a rearwards position on the turn last time out before finishing 5.5 lengths from the winner in ninth over 1300m at Gold Coast. Expected to feature in the finish this time. RAGING (7) returned from a spell two weeks ago when he was beaten 4 lengths into sixth over 800m at Warwick. Fitter this time will prove harder to beat.