MORTHAN EFFICIENT (7) was outgraded at Caulfield, stepping up to this distance, but brought improving form to that. The gate is awkward, but he's well placed to take it out. THUNDERING FALCON (8) jumped from the mile to this distance range at Sale, and it was a good effort. He won as expected at his only try over this exact trip, and he'll present fitter. Maps well, and Damian Lane is a key jockey switch. A player. TAKEMETOTHEMOON (11) won a middle distance Maiden by a space at Murtoa and should enjoy the extra metres. Maps for the run of the race and deserves consideration. DUKE OF HASTINGS (1) has won at the course and over this distance. He's been racing in stronger company and is up to a race of this calibre.