SERENE NIC (2) returned with an eye-catching second over 1200m at Gosford two runs back. Tackled a BM72 at Warwick Farm last start and was out of her depth. Back in her right grade today, enjoys the wet tracks, and is a winner at the course and distance so her credentials are hard to fault. LOUNERSE (1) returned to the winner's list with a gutsy victory in a similar race to this on a soft track twenty-four days ago. Superior wet tracker with strong claims again despite going up 2kgs. ALLEGRO MISS (8) came with a powerful run to win a Class 1 in heavy going over 1300m here recently. Sparingly raced mare who can improve further at the fourth run back from a spell. Team Hawkes brings PESCHIERA (7) north after a comfortable all-the-way win over this distance at Sandown a month ago. Has the class to be highly competitive. SACREDARRO (4) is back from an eleven-month spell and has transferred to Gai and Adrian. Now a gelding so he is a big market watch.