EIGHT OLD MATES (6) has an impeccable record this journey, winning all four starts. Comes off a (18.52) win last time, scoring by half a length in a Grade 5 over 320m at this track. Appeals as a leading chance in this. RACING PENNY (2) was in the placings last time but three back produced a superb 19.84 win over 350m at Grafton. Expecting another bold showing. BETTY BONKERS (8) produced a modest effort most recently when seventh at Temora over 457m behind Talk About Class (26.29) in a Grade 4/5. Safe beginner but wide box to overcome and will need some luck. Must be included in calculations. GONSKI (1) gets a chance to redeem an unplaced effort here last start.