NOZUMI (1) is a six-start maiden who looks close to breaking the duck after finishing in the placings at his last couple of runs, most recently when a head away in second over 1400m at Trentham. The winkers have been removed for this and expected to be in the finish. FOU THE NOO (8) looks close to a win after finishing in the money at both runs, the latest when third at this track over 1400m. Should camp just off the leaders. Leading contender. MARKETA (7) is close to breaking through after two consecutive placings, the latest at this track over 1400m. Expected to run well again. SIR MAVERICK (3) is back after a break of six months. At the last run before the layoff he finished fifth over 3000m at Woodville. Has ability and is worth including.