DON'T DOUBT MERLIN (1) has been in the market at his last couple of runs since resuming but failed to threaten, the latest effort a modest sixth at this track over 1100m. Rates highly on best figures though and a return to the peak of his powers can cast a spell over this race. No reason to doubt him. PRINCE HARRISON (4) used the rails draw to good effect last start, bouncing straight to the lead and scoring an all-the-way win over 1400m at Kembla Grange. Sure to be thereabouts. UNWRITTEN (13) chipped away late when fourth over 1300m here from the wide gate. Maps poorly again but the fast tempo helps.