YOGEN BALE (6) has a strong record this trip with two wins and two placings from five starts. Was out of placings last time (30.07) at Wentworth Park in a Grade 4/5, finishing fifth and beaten 9 lengths. Expected to go close. DESPICABLE GOAT (8) settled midfield in the run and boxed on to finish there when 5th (17.87) at Richmond Straight. Worth another chance. MINH ALFIE (3) boasts a strong record this journey with three wins and three minors from eight tries. Below best last time at this track (23.16) in a Mix 1/2/3, finishing a 5 length fifth. Can feature in the finish. MCCATHERY (1) has ability and finds the right scenario to bounce back.