FIRST ENCOUNTER (7) was doing his best work late last start to get up for third over 1600m at Northam. Sure to prove tough to beat. DUN WITH THE BLUES (3) was returning from a break last time out and proved too classy, scoring by a nose over 1400m at Pinjarra Scarpside. Open to plenty of improvement and this looks well within her grasp. CAMERA ACTION (6) was thereabouts last time out when second at Pinjarra Scarpside over 1400m, beaten a nose. Is going okay this campaign, recording two wins and three minor placings from six starts. Expected to be competitive. TON OF GRUNT (12) progressed nicely last time out to finish just 0.8 lengths from the winner in second over 1600m at Northam. Looks to be in the right race so another bold effort is on the cards.