VIACONI (5) came out fast from the wide draw and failed to cross Ghielmi when a fading seventh over 1000m at Kembla Grange. Hard fit now from the inside gate and expect to see him get off the mark with the blinkers going on. NOR NOR WEST (3) improved at each run this prep and will relish the good barrier again. Collared late with the 59kg when second over 1100m at Scone. One of the leading players. LACK OF RESTRAINT (7) Xtravagant filly out of Simply Brilliant on debut for the Baker stable. Given the two good trials in readiness for this and sure to go close. NOVA CENTAURI (8) Rubick filly from Novaspirit on debut for the Northam yard. Finished a solid second in a 900m Scone trial. Good enough to figure prominently. MASTER'N'COMMANDER (2) has looked better at his last two outings and drops in grade after finishing fourth at Hawkesbury last time out. Place best.