#2 Sturdy Ruby ended his long-standing maiden status two starts ago when drawn barrier 1 but faced a tougher task last start from gate 10, where he was ridden quietly at the back yet charged home late to finish third. Back into barrier 1 here, he has strong claims to return to winning ways. #6 Take Action enjoyed all the favours when winning last time from barrier 1, and John Size-trained runners often hold their form well, suggesting he can go close again. #10 Firefoot continues to improve, having finished second last time and since trialled well. #8 Ninja Derby is yet to secure a win in this grade but is hard to fault on current form, including a narrow last-start defeat to Take Action. Zac Purton should give him every chance from gate 4.