MONTE VEEBEE (3) is racing well and is close to a win, the latest effort a solid second at Albury over 1175m after being in the firing line all the way. Faces an easier assignment so he is perfectly placed to score. VILLA CASTINA (12) faced the starter for the first time and finished fifth last start at this track over 1400m, beaten 1.75 lengths. Big chance with race experience now on board. ELEGANT ARTIST (5) finished fourth last start over 1600m at Wyong after racing on the pace for much of the way. Well placed and expected to feature. COSTABIT (11) was always well out of his ground when 2.5 lengths from the winner in seventh over 1400m at this track last start, a less impressive effort than his fifth on debut at Warwick Farm the run before. Finds a nice race and can take this out.