TESER (6) showed good early dash and raced on the speed last start before fading to finish 2.75 lengths back in fifth over 1400m at Sandown-Lakeside. Well placed and should be tough to rein in. AKITU (7) gave away a start then stormed home to win over 1400m at Casterton last time out. Key runner who can get home hard into the finish. FAUCI (9) made late ground and finished 1.2 lengths from the winner in fourth last start over 1415m at Sale, an improvement on his seventh at Ballarat the run before. Has his share of ability. Hard to beat in this suitable race. WILLIAMSTOWN (1) ran well below his best last time over 1500m at Mornington, beaten 4.5 lengths into sixth at $4.40. Form at this distance is strong with four wins from seven starts and should be in the finish.