EXTRAVAGENT LAD (1) tackled a strong open sprint at Canberra under 61.5kgs when resuming last start and wasn't a bad run, finishing just outside the placings. Drops 3.5kgs here after Nock's claim. Likely improver who gets all the favours from the inside gate and makes plenty of appeal. RANTAN (3) is in marvellous form. Won here over this trip two back then found 900m at Newcastle a bit sharp last time but was noticed flashing home for second. Sure to be hard to resist back out to a preferred distance. MADRINA (10) raced wide throughout so her effort to finish fourth first-up here at this trip had merit. Tick over trial since. Should give a good account. Lightly raced mare KILONOVA (12) returns from an 11-week break for Waller/McDonald. Just failed in an attempt to lead all the way first-up last prep over 1200m at Canterbury. This looks a perfect assignment while fresh. WAL'S ME MATE (6) is going extra well at the provincials this prep and deserves a crack at this.