MADAME LEXIS (7) found the company a touch easier and stepped up in trip at Ballina last start when breaking through for a tough maiden win by a head. She won't find this much harder and has 2.5kg less to carry this time. Stick with her now that the penny has dropped. BO BO BEWARE (2) made a winning Queensland debut for his new connections fresh up at Mackay and his 3 starts since then have all had merit, including his last start for second at Mackay when runner-up from a wide gate. He has a big swing in his draw this time and can go one better. ALEACO (1) has been racing consistently at this level and benefits from a 3kg claim after finishing third here 10 days ago over 1400m. This trip is at the top of his range but from the pole position, he has solid place claims again. BORNEES LAD (3) has had his issues this year and resumed at Emerald 17 days ago with an all-the-way win by a nose. He will be even sharper second up and has to be respected again. Each way.