BLACK STORM (2) fought on well to finish second last start over 1600m at this track, beaten half a length as favourite. Stepping up a level this time but on his best form he is one of the chief contenders. NARBOLD (4) impressed last time out at the second run of the campaign and finished 2.25 lengths from the winner in third over 1600m at Sandown-Lakeside. Enjoys a drop in grade so he is perfectly placed to score. BELLE INFERNO (10) finished third last start at the first run back from a spell over 1400m at this track, beaten 2 lengths. Needs to be at her best to beat this field but she is up to the challenge. DUKE OF HASTINGS (1) last appeared when he finished eighth over 2540m at Cranbourne on November 23. Comes here with definite top-three claims.