CHAMPAGNE EXPRESS (7) ran below expectations last time at Ararat, finishing ninth and beaten 9 lengths starting at $9.50. Needs to be at her best to beat this field but she has the ability to mix it with them. SERIAL CELEBRATOR (10) is a two-start maiden who finished sixth, beaten 5.5 lengths, when resuming from a spell last start over 1200m at Mornington. Can come on from that run and looks a serious contender. EL FORTRESS (3) finished 3 lengths away in seventh last time out over 1000m at Pakenham after being in contention on the corner two weeks ago as $3.3 favourite. Tackles a longer journey this time. Among the chances. MAUNA KEA MISS (8) was in the firing line on the bend and finished third last time over 1300m at this track when resuming from a spell, beaten 2.25 lengths. Likely improver with winning claims.