ZEPHYR WINGS (13) ran on strongly only to just miss as favourite last start over 1100m at Kerang. Stepping up a level this time but on his best form he is right in contention. VERBOSITY (4) was out of the money two runs back then again missed the frame last start over 1300m at Warrnambool, beaten 3.5 lengths into sixth. Ideally placed and is sure to take plenty of stopping. DOUGAL MCKEEN (10) hit the frame two starts ago at Kilmore but ran below par last time when ninth and beaten 5.5 lengths over 1600m at Seymour. Likely improver with strong prospects. TAKE ME TO CHURCH (7) was beaten 2.75 lengths into fourth over 1600m at Terang last time out. Best efforts measure up so worth another chance.