DARK SIMBA (4) gets the nod in the opener having improved nicely at his second outing at Pakenham when second, beaten a neck over 1400m last time out. On debut he was in the market against a smart one and the further rise in trip will only aid his cause. OLNEY (5) started a $2.15 favourite at Pakenham in the same race as DARK SIMBA when fourth, beaten three lengths. Shinn goes on here which is a key factor. ZOURAIN (8) steps up in trip here off two sound runs this time in. Tricky draw to overcome but has ability. MRS PENNY CRACKER (9) has just found one better at both runs this time in and looks to get every chance trailing the speed from the inside gate. THE ACCELATOR (7) was hard in the market on debut and could improve sharply.