TRANSIENT (3) has four wins and one placing from eight starts this preparation. Scored last start by 1.5 lengths at Saga over 1300m after being prominent upon straightening. Finds a tougher race but she has the ability to test this field. BLESSED THUNDER (8) returns from a break of ten weeks. Consistent performer last prep whose most recent appearance resulted in a second over 1600m at this track. Finds the right race to launch another bright campaign. EARTH SPIRIT (2) doesn't boast the best winning strike rate but ran a nice race last time out, finishing fourth and beaten only 1.75 lengths over 1800m at this track after being in the firing line on the corner. Yet to miss the frame in five starts over this course and distance. Has the talent to find the winners' list. BIG AMERICAN (9) was in contention on the turn and finished second last time over 1400m at this track, beaten 3.5 lengths. Will trim down following recent racing. Placed to advantage and can fill another top-three spot.