CAPTAIN MAVERICK (3) backs up just five days after he whacked away to finish fourth over 1800m at Rosehill. New to this trip but it looks the right move based on his recent racing pattern. Nash can get the best out of him. CALIFORNIA GRASS (6) ran a decent race over this course and distance two starts back then didn't handle the step up to Saturday grade last time. Rock hard fit after four runs back and a return to midweek racing should she her right in the finish. STING IN THE TAIL (7) is going okay without threatening. Has raced just once at this distance and was beaten under a length here three runs back. Will keep coming and looks a big chance to break the run of outs. MAJORIAN (2) took care of many of these in a similar race back on 3 September then missed a repeat by a lip here over a slightly shorter trip last time. Has 60kgs to shoulder but he is racing too well to leave out. LEADERS LISTEN (1) returned to form last start and we know he will run this trip out.