GRAND CRUSADER (2) continued the good recent form when he finished just 1.75 lengths away in second last time out over 1540m at Gold Coast Poly. Will appreciate the drop in grade. Well placed and sure to run well. TARADALE (3) missed the placings two starts back then ran a better race and finished 2.5 lengths away in fifth last time out over 1690m at Ipswich. Perfectly placed and is sure to play a pivotal role. NEOCLASSICISM (5) was out of the money when resuming two runs back then again missed the frame last start over 1400m at Sunshine Coast Poly, beaten 3.5 lengths into seventh after being in contention on the corner. Finds a suitable assignment and can turn things around. COOK ISLAND GIRL (10) showed good early speed and led into the straight before fading to finish sixth, beaten 4 lengths, over 1690m at Ipswich. Can feature in the finish.