PHATS (6) was out of the money two runs back then again missed the frame last start over 1600m at Trentham, beaten 6 lengths into eighth. This looks a sterner test than last time but on his best form he is capable of testing his rivals. CELTIC ECHO (7) finished 3.5 lengths from the winner in fifth last start over 2200m at Waverley, an improvement on her ninth at Trentham the run before. Needs to be at her best to beat this field but she deserves another chance. DUNCAN CREEK (5) was in the money two starts back at Waverley but couldn't back it up last time when sixth, beaten 3.5 lengths, at Trentham over 1600m. This looks a sterner test than last time but on his best form he is right in contention. KICK ON (2) was out of the money two runs back then again missed the frame last start over 2000m at Matamata, beaten 7 lengths into fourth. No surprise to see him in contention.