METALLIC RULER (10) stalked the leader then let down too well last start in a BM64 over this distance at Wyong, making it three wins from four attempts at the trip. Stiffer test today but strips fitter and can go to the next level. The speedy LYLES (11) was facing the starter for only the third time when a dominant all-the-way winner over this distance at Kembla five weeks ago. Subsequent Rosehill trial winner. Up in grade but has a stack of room for improvement. UK import CONTALDO (6) is making his Australian debut off an eight-month spell. Best form has been over the mile. Tricky one to line up so let the betting tell the story. TRUE TO FORM (3) is back from a 191-day break. Has won at both first-up attempts, albeit in easier races than this. Trialled well recently and should be competitive. CLEAR PROOF (4) failed in Autumn Glow's Darby Munro when resuming last start. Can improve sharply back in this grade.