ESSKAY (3) showed good early speed last start over today's journey at Alice Springs before finishing second, beaten 2.25 lengths. This is a nice race and can get the job done. DESERT MIST (2) was an impressive winner last time over 1600m at this track. Drifted back on that occasion then stoked up impressively to score by 2 lengths. Will drift back but should be in the finish again. I'M A DREAMER (4) doesn't boast the best winning strike rate but ran a strong race last time out, finishing second and beaten only 2 lengths over 1600m at this track. Best figures measure up. Sure to run well. WORLD AFFAIRS (5) was out of the money two runs back then again missed the frame last start over 1600m at this track, beaten 3 lengths into fourth. Likely improver with strong top-three prospects.