STARSONUS (2) has recorded three minor placings from three starts this preparation, the latest when third as a well-fancied conveyance over 1350m at Doomben. Form sound without winning and expected to go close. FIRST MAN (5) stuck on well last start to finish second over 1350m at Doomben after showing good early speed. In the right race and is sure to prove hard to beat. MISS HIGHFALUTIN (10) is a three-start maiden who could only manage to finish fourth at her latest appearance over 1400m at Gold Coast. Solid top-three chance on her best figures. ABOVEFORTY (3) finished seventh over 1800m at Sunshine Coast at his most recent appearance on December 29. Has found the right race and is worth including.