PESSIMISM (3) is worth forgiving last start after finishing eighth (23.09) at Maitland over 400m. Has a strong winning record here at this journey. Solid formlines coming through his last run. Should be very hard to beat this time. VALENTINO BEACH (2) won again in an impressive display after leading to make it two on the bounce, scoring at Muswellbrook over 336m (19.30). Comes through a solid form race last start. One of the leading chances again. BEAU BUSH (6) has a strong overall record having 31 wins and 33 places from 86 starts but was out of the money last time when fourth (19.55) over 336m at Muswellbrook. Solid record here at the distance winning 18 races. Super consistent and can feature with the right run. STAR SIRIUS (1) is in the mix despite finishing out of the placings here last start.