GALPIN (12) raced well in Adelaide and then was narrowly beaten at Kyneton over this trip. Raced favourite in that and draws inside again. On a 9-day return, and is the one to beat. LAYBUY (3) is a lot better than the form line suggests. Three back, he was only beaten 2.4L in a 78 in Adelaide, and he rolls up here on a quick backup. Will race forward, and the extra metres suit. REAL ALLIANCE (11) peaks today, and was only beaten 1.5L at Kilmore last time. Finally draws an inside gate and has to be kept onside. MISCHINKA (4) has a 4kg claim but has been racing well short of her best. Expect the veteran to be around the mark in this lineup.