MAGADAN (4) was expected to do more last start when out of the placings over 1890m at Toowoomba, beaten 13 lengths. Meeting a tougher field but on his best form he is one of the chief contenders. GRIPPING (1) finished fifth two runs back at Ipswich then improved last time out to score by 1.2 lengths after being in the firing line on the corner over 1900m at Casino. Well placed and there is no reason he cannot repeat the dose. BRAVE BOY (6) is backing up quickly after finishing in the money at Dalby over 2000m just nine days ago. Nice run last time and is a leading contender. SERENADE THE CAT (5) could only manage eighth two runs back then improved last start but found a couple better over 1800m at Inverell, beaten 2 lengths. Capable of featuring prominently.