SLANE (2) finished 1.2 lengths away in fifth last time out over 1600m at Bendigo two weeks ago. Steps up in journey today. Has the pace to be in a prominent position from the outset. Expected to be in the finish. OLNEY (9) was never in contention when 16 lengths from the winner in ninth over 2100m at Echuca last start, a less impressive effort than his first-up sixth at Sandown-Hillside the run before. Has the class to put the recent run of form behind him. ALLIBOR (3) is on a quick turnaround after a moderate seventh over 1600m at this track a week ago. Can bounce back. MAXIMILIAN CAESAR (1) missed the placings two runs back then didn't do any better last start when 6 lengths away in 12th over 1800m at Flemington. Finds a nice race and can atone.