VERBANO (7) turned in an eye-catching run over 1430m at this track last time, ridden back before coming home with a powerful run to finish second. Strong effort last time and is worth following up. JUST A NEEDS (3) was a winner over 1600m at this track last time out, dropping out early before coming home with a powerful run to score by one length. Form at this track is solid. Likely to feature. SAILOR (6) progressed nicely last start to finish a close third over 1600m at this track after missing the placings at the previous appearance. Likely improver with strong prospects. GENERAL ASSEMBLY (1) turned in a fair effort in the LR George Adams Plate at Launceston over 1600m at his last run four months ago, finishing fourth and beaten 2.5 lengths. Among the better hopes.