CASPERNOVA (5) is having his first run since March 15. Has never missed the top-three at the start of his campaigns, and he did win over 1200m at Eagle Farm at the start of last prep. Will strip fitter following a recent trial win. Expected to feature. CHARMING NIC (9) was well in commission last start over 1350m at Ipswich when fifth, beaten 5.5 lengths. Will find this tougher but is capable of featuring. DEFIANT SPIRIT (2) finished seventh over 1200m at this track at his most recent appearance on August 17. Has to be respected. EYE PEA OH (12) is a six-year-old mare who is having her first run for the Chris & Corey Munce barn. Hasn't raced since finishing eighth at Rosehill nine months ago. Ran fifth in a trial over 1000m at Doomben and looks well placed. One of the main chances.