NATURE BOY (7) showed good early speed and raced on the pace last start before fading to finish fifth, beaten 10 lengths, over 1900m at Armidale. Well placed and expected to feature. LIKEABEEL (2) got well back over 2200m at Eagle Farm last time and never threatened, eventually finishing 5 lengths away in 11th. Finds an easier assignment and can turn things around. PLEADEEL (4) was always well out of her ground when 4 lengths from the winner in ninth over 2200m at Sunshine Coast last start, a less impressive effort than her fourth at Eagle Farm the run before. Nicely placed to get the prize. CASTEL TROSINO (5) was out of the money two runs back then again missed the frame last start over 1400m at this track, beaten 7 lengths into 12th. Better than recent efforts suggest.