DESERT COUGAR (8) finished midfield on her return from a spell last start over 1000m at Tamworth. Backmarker who keeps coming. Best form puts her right in this. PRESSNELL (4) is a maiden galloper resuming from a spell after finishing fifth over 1000m at Warren at the latest appearance on November 10. Sharpened for this with a recent trial win. Leading contender. WANAVAN (6) is a five-start maiden who finished third over 1100m at Scone last time out. Big chance to open his account. SIZZLING BOY (5) turned in another moderate effort last start when 7 lengths from the winner in fifth over 900m at Newcastle at the second run back from a spell. Capable of featuring prominently.