BARBER (16) was having his first run for the Richard Litt stable last start when he made steady ground to run into third over 1100m at Canterbury at the first run back from a spell. Can go a couple better. XIDAKI (7) tackled a 1200m race in the G3 Hall Mark Stakes at Randwick when fresh from a spell last start and finished seventh, beaten 2.75 lengths. Goes well at this trip, recording four minor placings and should prove tough to beat. BALLROOM BELLA (12) won when resuming two starts ago but was less effective last time out when 3 lengths from the winner in ninth over 1200m at Randwick. Fitter and deserves another chance. WARNIE (14) returns from a spell of five months and did win first-up last time in work over 1200m at Flemington. Placed in a recent trial. Top-three claims.