MARNOO (7) has switched yards since finishing fourth six weeks ago over 1412m at Benalla. Best figures put him right in this. SMALL TOWN (5) pushed forward from a wide draw when first-up from a break last time out and found the front, holding the lead for most of the way and sticking on well to finish third over 1000m at Tamworth. Will take catching. HAIKU STAR (4) is coming along nicely this prep. Finished sixth when fresh from a spell two starts back at Mudgee then improved and scored over 1000m at Tamworth three weeks ago, getting home by a long neck after being in the firing line on the corner. Steps up a level but he is worth serious consideration. CLOSE MY EYES (9) has been freshened up since he finished sixth over 1000m at Tamworth six-and-a-half weeks ago. Has the pace to settle in the leading division. Sure to be thereabouts.