GOLD BRAIN (7) returned from a spell two-and-a-half weeks ago when he was beaten 9 lengths into sixth over 1200m at this track. Has a fair record when second up, including four top-three finishes. Fitter so expect a better run this time. S K EAGLE (2) was well fancied last start over 1600m here when tenth, beaten 6 lengths. Can atone. CHUO THOROUGH (4) was in the money two starts back at this circuit but was unable to repeat the effort last time when 11th, beaten 13 lengths, here over 1200m. Nicely placed to bounce back. AFRICAN BEAT (6) last start finishing fourth at this venue over 1200m after he got a long way back in the run. Good enough on his day and can fill a top-three spot.