FREIGHT TRAIN (9) missed the placings two starts back then ran a better race and finished 2 lengths away in fifth last time out over 1800m at Flemington. It doesn't get any easier but on his best form he is good enough to take this out. PREFERENTIAL (16) is a distance specialist who has been in great form with two placings in succession, most recently when beaten 2.25 lengths into third over 2500m at Flemington when she was in the firing line all the way. It doesn't get any easier but on her best form she is one of the chief contenders. NEARING LIBERTY (15) finished out of the money when fresh from a spell two starts back then was beaten 3 lengths when seventh in a 1800m contest at Flemington two weeks ago. Steps up a level but he is up to the task. GOLDENSTATEWARRIOR (1) was out of the money two runs back then again missed the frame last start over 3200m at Morphettville, beaten 3.5 lengths into fourth. Well placed and can figure in the finish this time.