EMPUSA (6) gave a great sight when resuming last time over 1300m at Hawkesbury when she raced up on the pace and fought on gamely only to be narrowly beaten. Can figure prominently. SLAM DUNK (9) has been in the money at both runs this prep, the latest when beaten 3 lengths into third over 1000m at Scone. Ready to peak. DARE TO FLY (1) finished out of the money two starts back then was beaten 7 lengths when fourth in a 1100m contest at this track four weeks ago. Nicely placed to take this out. KERALA (4) finished second last start over 1200m at this track when she worked home well, beaten 0.7 lengths. Should take a lot from that hit-out. In the right race and is one of the better hopes.