CRACKER OPIE (9) scored by 3.5 metres at Ascot Park Raceway over 2200m last start, the second win from his past three appearances. Gets a soft run on the inside of the second line but may need luck at some point. His last-start form is good enough to take out a race like this. BOBBIES ROCK (8) won at Ascot Park Raceway two runs ago before having his colours lowered at his latest appearance over 2200m there, beaten 5.5 metres. Must overcome a very wide draw but rates a leading hope if things go his way. TUA LIPA (7) comes right into contention after scoring last start by a neck at Wyndham Raceway over 2400m. ALWAYS TICKING (4) showed pleasing improvement last time out when runner-up over 2400m at Wyndham Raceway. Top-three aspirations.