FAIR MOON (5) finished second, beaten half a length, when resuming from a spell last start over 1200m at this track. Meets some better types this time but this looks well within his grasp. ROMULO FIRST (7) was prominent from the outset when fourth over 1200m at this track last time out. Likely to push forward and race on the pace. Among the leading chances. HIGGINS (3) returned last time with a solid third at this track over 1400m. Stepping up a level this time but he is right in contention. STRATEGIC MONCARO (2) was out of the money when resuming from a spell last start over 1100m at this track, beaten 8 lengths. Strips fitter and should be thereabouts.