GUARDED OPTIMIST (2) settled well back and never threatened when beaten 10 lengths into eighth last time out over 1800m at Gold Coast. Will appreciate the drop in grade. Well placed so expecting a strong run. MAURITA (8) was a determined maiden winner last time out, scoring by a head over 1890m at Toowoomba. Looks well placed and she is definitely worth including. JUSTICE SERVED (3) showed good early speed and raced on the pace last start before fading to finish fourth, beaten 3.5 lengths, over 2150m at Sunshine Coast Poly. One of the main contenders. OPTIMUS MAXIMUS (5) raced below his best last time when seventh over 1890m at Toowoomba, beaten 7 lengths. Finds a nice race and can make amends.