OVERVIEW: ISOLATION (7) drops back significantly in grade after a good 3rd here last week, where he didn't have the best luck in transit early and still found the line well. He's reunited with Herbertson here, who tends to get the best out of him, evidenced by driving four of his five wins this season. The extra distance helps him take up a forward position and control the tempo from the top end, making him hard to run down.

SEATHESTARS (4) is a high-quality 4yo who comes here third up after two runs in the Vicbred Series, the first where he was very good when 3rd and able to map behind the leader, then was beaten a long way in the final without an obvious excuse. He's now had a month between runs, and if you purely assess him on the terrific runs he put in last season in the top 3yo races, he's clearly got the class, but it's hard to know where he's at.

TOORAM MAGIC (6) resumed with a nice 2nd behind an in-form horse last time out and strung together some solid performances last campaign. The map might be a little tricky, but if he gets a good trail into it, he can finish off late. MY LITTLE BO (2) is a quick beginner and will look to map behind the leader or, most likely, three pegs. She's much better over the short trip, but her run here last week was solid enough to consider.