HEEZ DE MAN (6) missed the frame on debut then progressed nicely at his second outing when prominent at the bend, finishing 1.3 lengths from the winner in second at the end of 1400m at Werribee. Nicely placed to play a pivotal role. STAR ANGEL (14) resumed from a spell last start with a sound second over 1300m at Bendigo when she did her best work late. Likely improver with winning claims. VELLASGLORY (8) was beaten for speed on debut last start then worked home honestly to finish sixth over 1200m at Cranbourne. Has ability and is among the chances. BEARBRASSBLACKFISH (1) produced another moderate effort last start when 4 lengths from the winner in eighth over 1400m at this track. Better than recent efforts suggest.