OVERVIEW: ALTIUS (3) is a high gate-speed performer who will likely find the fence first here. He has had two months since his last start after injuring his eye during the run, but the freshen-up should benefit him. BELLA LOUISE (11) is in the twilight of her racing career before heading to the breeding barn. She won well last start when leading. The barrier is different here, but she has the winning confidence. TALISKER SKIPPER (1) has had the best season of his career in 2026 and continues to perform well. He got well back in a recent trial from barrier one but ran home OK into second. He is racing well, but the barrier is a query as he could get shuffled back on the fence. If he can map well, he is a threat here. DARETODANCE (8) is third-up after a year away from racing. She ran home well first-up at Maryborough, then was slightly inconvenienced up the straight last start but still performed well. She should improve again with race fitness. SPUN SILVER (2) is another fast beginner who could find the top here. VIVA STORM (6) drops in class after racing through the Vicbred Super Series. First starter HOLLOW LOG (7) is well bred and one to watch here.