OUTSIDE THE FIRE (2) is better than last start when eighth (31.04) in a Novice race at this track over 520m. Can discover winning form. MERL'S LAD (8) missed the frame last time when fifth (26.10) at Geelong in a Mix 6/7 FIN but not beaten far the start prior. Rates a winning chance on best. ALL ABOUT JAKE (1) showed little early speed at his last couple, the latest finishing fourth (30.41) in a Novice race at this track. Leading chance. OLIVER GRANDE (3) finished in the placings last start and deserves some thought.