THE BLACK CLOUD (3) comes down from Sydney off an encouraging first up run at Canterbury, showing early speed and sticking on well late for second. She didn't quite fire last time in but was in the market against better opposition and has won in Melbourne before. Her best rates very highly against these. CHEERSTOTHAT (5) is building an outstanding record, notching up her fifth career win from nine starts when last seen at Sandown Hillside. Tricky draw but can measure right up. EMPRESS OF WONDER (12) was no match for the talented Splash Back first up here but beat the rest and that form is very strong. Fitter for that and has always promised a bit. ROMANTIC CHOICE (1) hasn't been firing of late but has been contesting stronger races and her best would go close in this. SIXTEEN REASONS (7) resumes and can be hitting the line hard.