#3 Luck Is Back produced an encouraging effort on debut over 1200m, finishing a closing fifth in what was short of his ideal trip. The step up in distance second-up should bring about notable improvement for this Francis Lui-trained Brazilian import. #4 Talents Ambition, trained by Mark Newnham, has been progressing well and is more than capable of securing back-to-back wins after overcoming a wide draw last time with an impressive victory. He faces a similar challenge here. #7 Fighting Machine maps to enjoy a favourable run from an inside draw and, given his consistency, looks ready to break through in this grade when conditions align. #8 Namjong Kingdom had excuses last time when finishing ninth, pulling hard early and encountering interference at the 200m. Forgive that run and anticipate a stronger showing here.