BIRD ON A WIRE (8) went close to shedding the maiden tag last campaign prior to a spell and looks set to pick up where she left off judging by her recent trial. She should get his chance from the draw and if she's close to her best fresh, she'll be mighty hard to beat. SANCTIONS (9) resumed in top order when finishing off well down the Straight here and should appreciate getting out in distance. It's her first try at 1200m, but she has good figures over 1100m in the past and she'll be right there to strike from the draw. Can go a couple better now. OCEAN GODDESS (10) can play a role on debut following her recent trial efforts this time in work. Carbery knows her well and if she can perform up to her trials, she'll be in the finish. NEW HYMN SHEET (12) is another who has shown glimpses at the trials and she won't be far away. POINT OF CONFLICT (11) wasn't beaten far at Albany last time out and has claims.