SAPPHIRE ROSE (4) didn't do a bad job to finish 2.25 lengths away in second last start over 1100m at Randwick Kensington when she did her best work late. That followed a win on debut at Wyong. Likely improver with strong prospects. BRYANT (3) found the line nicely to grab second last time out over 1100m at Randwick Kensington. Key runner who can get home hard into the finish. ISSY'S STAR (10) raced on the speed from the outset and went to score by 6 lengths last time over 1205m at Coffs Harbour. Takes on a much tougher assignment but is capable of featuring. HILLIER (1) is back after a break of four months. At the last run before the layoff he finished ninth over 1200m in the G3 Black Opal Stakes at Canberra. Placed in a recent trial. Solid top-three hope.