DARK STRATUM (2) was well fancied last start over 1400m at Taree when fourth, beaten 4.5 lengths. Can bounce back. CLEVER ILLUSION (1) is backing up five days after finishing third over 1512m at Port Macquarie. Draws in close and is likely to be in the finish. DENUTO (3) has been racing well and is close to a win, the latest effort a solid second at Ballina over 1250m. Likely to play a major role. SASKATOON BERRY (9) is yet to break through but has been in the money eight times including last start when third over 1200m at Grafton. Goes well at this journey with two minor placings to her credit. Likely to measure up.