AURIEL (2) is an ex-Victorian gelding who did not quite kick on as expected after winning at Colac earlier in the year. He will be a lot stronger and is bred to improve with more racing. A wide draw is no help and without any public trials, it can be tough to get a line on him. This field is not strong and any market support has to be respected. REBEL SQUAW (10) was thereabouts last prep and her only win did come on this track. She comes to hand quickly and with the benefit of a 2kg claim, she can figure in the finish fresh up. TAK GOES BOOM (12) was beaten as favourite at Kalgoorlie 3 weeks ago and has proven to be very hard to catch. If he is in the right mood, he is more than capable of taking this out. GREYLANDER (5) did not fire in 3 starts last winter after shifting from Queensland. He is better than his form suggests and is not out of this, especially if the money comes for him.