VERDAD (9) has been kept fresh since winning over 1600m at Mornington. Kept up to the mark with a recent Cranbourne trial. Well-placed and is expected to prove hard to beat. HOLYMANZ (2) changes rider since being well held last time in 12th over 1600m in the LR Golden Mile at Bendigo on April 12. Can feature prominently. POUNDING (3) has been about the mark of late. Last time out was 2.5 lengths from the winner in third over 1600m in the LR Anniversary Vase at Caulfield. Has sound form at this track and distance with a win and two minor placings from four runs. One of the main contenders. REGAL ZEUS (4) finished 4.5 lengths back in fifth in stakes company last time over 1600m in the LR Anniversary Vase at Caulfield. Did win two back by a head in the LR Golden Mile at Bendigo. Goes well at this journey with three wins from nine starts and deserves respect.