MERCHANT FLYER (2) is resuming from a spell of five-and-a-half months and is looking to add to a sequence of three wins, the most recent over 1600m at Doomben. Will find this easier than last start. Will be hard to stop. STRIKE THE HEART (14) returns from a layoff of three months. Worth noting she filled a minor placing when returning from a spell last time in work over 1000m at this track. Sure to make her presence felt. STAR ACT (6) was sent out favourite last time when fifth over 1200m at this track after she gave away a big start. Won't be bothered by this longer journey. Right in the mix. KIND WISH (7) resumed two-and-a-half weeks ago over 1350m at Doomben and was only beaten 0.6 lengths into fourth. Fitter this time will prove harder to beat.