HIGHLAND DUEL (1) on the synthetic for the first time today on his return from a spell of three-and-a-half months. Kicked off the last campaign with a third at Launceston over 1100m. Has never been out of the placings in five starts at this journey and should be in the finish. } BERSERKER (5) has a moderate winning strike-rate but performed well last time at Hobart, finishing fourth and only 1.4 lengths from the winner at the end of 1400m after being in the firing line on the turn. Best figures measure up. Sure to run well. GETCHA GROOVE ON (6) fought on well for third last start over 1150m at this track, making it two minor placings in a row. Can measure up again. THOROS OF MYR (2) gave a sight here last time, leading until claimed in the straight and finishing seventh, beaten 4.5 lengths, over 1009m. Can sneak into the finish.