CLOSE TALKER (7) is knocking on the door this time in, finishing 1.5L off the winner most recently at Pinjarra. She drops in trip this time around and the blinkers go on for the first time today with Pike sticking in the saddle. She was favourite there and she ticks plenty of boxes heading into this. MASAMUNE (1) was 1.1L off a smart winner last start at Belmont and the rise in trip looks ideal. Parnham will need some luck from the draw, but he's racing in strong order and he's expected to be right there at the finish. SURE THING (4) is winning well at Kalgoorlie his past couple and will give them something to chase. BORDER FORCE (2) can run a bold race first-up with some trials under his belt.