OSCAR'S FORTUNE (1) pushed forward from a wide draw last time and found the front, leading for most of the way before fading late to finish fifth over 1400m at Sandown-Hillside. Expected to go close. VERDAD (7) bounced back last start and landed the prize by half a length after being in contention on the turn as favourite over 1600m at Mornington. Meeting a tougher field but on his best form he is one of the chief contenders. KETTLE HILL (9) finished 3.5 lengths away in sixth last time out over 1400m at Hawkesbury when first up from a spell. Steps up in distance today. Takes on a tougher assignment but should be involved in the finish. JIMMY THE BEAR (3) finished second last start at the first run back from a spell over 1400m at this track, beaten 1.3 lengths. Suitably placed so anticipating a big run again.