CLEVER ILLUSION (5) is a 19-start maiden who has been in the money five times. Could only manage sixth at the latest appearance over 1500m at Port Macquarie. Has weighed in at all two tries over this distance. Top-three proposition. HOMELAND (1) has registered three minor placings from three runs this preparation. Produced another good effort last time out when third over 1115m at this track. Suitably placed so anticipating another big run. STAR LACY (12) is finding the breakthrough elusive, beaten 6 lengths into ninth at her latest appearance over 1500m at Port Macquarie. Among the chances on best figures. PRIDE OF GLASGOW (2) finished fourth last start over 1500m at Port Macquarie after racing on the pace for much of the way. Has ability and a bold showing is expected.