SILVER SNOW (5) did little and finished 9 lengths from the winner in eighth over 1200m at Geelong last start after being prominent at the bend, a less impressive effort than his fourth at Geelong the run before. Has the talent to find the winners' list. SILKY SMOOTH (11) started public elect and wasn't far away in the only two runs of her maiden prep campaign, the latest a fourth over 1200m at Dunkeld seven months ago. Sure to have improved over the spell and is expected to measure up. JUST A JEWEL (13) was never really a threat when resuming last start over 1200m at Swan Hill, finishing 7 lengths from the winner in eighth. Settles back early but winds up late. Winning claims on best figures. MANDARIN (10) has raced twice. Was second on debut then clocked-in 5 lengths from the winner in sixth last time out over 1200m at Balaklava. Backmarker who gets home hard. Can do better. Solid top-three hope.