NEWTOWNABBEY (7) finished third two runs back at this track then improved last time out to score by 2.5 lengths over 1600m at this track. C Fiocchi scored on him last time and retains the mount. Stepping up a level this time but on current form he is one of the key runners. BLUKEY (2) was an impressive winner last time over 1400m at this track, scoring by 7 lengths to make it two in a row. Should be prominent from the outset. Likely to feature. MARCALYX (5) started at $4.88 last time and ran below expectations, finishing seventh and beaten 15 lengths at this track over 2000m. Perfectly placed and is sure to play a major role. PACAYA (10) was below her best last time when ninth over 1600m at this track, beaten 9 lengths. Looks well placed so expect a better run this time.