ROYAL CHIC (6) returns after four-and-a-half months in the paddock. Closed the last campaign with a fourth over 1100m at Sunshine Coast. Ran fourth in a recent trial at Deagon. Ready for a bold run. PROVOKER (2) ran well on debut last start to finish third over 1000m at Eagle Farm in a tougher race. Has plenty of upside so he should pay to follow. LOCKYER (1) finished 5 lengths away in sixth last time out over 1000m at Eagle Farm when resuming from a spell. Steps up in distance today. Will appreciate a drop in grade. Capable of testing this field. WEEKEND SPIRIT (17) is a son of Spirit Of Boom out of Weekend Saga having his first start. Impressive recent trial winner with today's rider Jake Bayliss in the saddle. Blinkers on; one of the contenders.