VILLE DE LUMIERE (6) took advantage of the good draw and led for much of the way last start before being run down in the straight, finishing fifth and beaten 6 lengths over 1200m at Swan Hill. Sure to take running down. THE SECRET (5) resumes from a spell of five months. Could only manage to finish eighth at the latest run over 1200m at Pakenham. Set for a bold return. I AM STRONG (3) raced once in the maiden preparation when tenth at Caulfield Heath over 1000m back on March 13 2024. Blinkers come off; expected to be competitive. SNOWBALL (4) returned from a spell a month ago when she was prominent at the corner before being beaten 7 lengths into sixth over 1000m at this track. Fitter this time will prove harder to beat.