Tricky affair with a handful of chances. DALE (1) is a well-bred son of Castelvecchio fitter after two runs back. Knocked up late when stepping out to the 1500m when a nose second at Muswellbrook. Can sit off the solid tempo and pounce late. HELL OF A FOX (12) strips fitter for this and the firmer surface will help her prospects. Never comfortable in the soft conditions second-up when a plodding effort at Taree. This looks much easier and is expected to bounce back sharply today. BRAIN WAVE (9) slow maturing Dundeel filly getting up to her right trip now. Better run at her third career outing when catching the eye late to run third over 1500m at Port Macquarie. Senior rider on and look for her late. PARKRUN (4) Neasham and Archibald trained Ocean Park gelding looking for this trip and further now. Unsuited in both career runs, and the cross-over nose band goes on. Further improvement is expected.