BURDEKIN (4) is backing up quickly after finishing in the money at Barcaldine over 1200m just nine days ago. Has a wide gate to overcome but is worth following up. DEEP BREATH (2) finished 6 lengths away in fifth last time out over 1200m at Cloncurry two-and-a-half weeks ago. Tackles a longer journey this time. Should camp just off the leaders. Leading contender. PREFERRAL (9) turned in a modest performance when seventh last time out over 1200m at Cloncurry, beaten 11 lengths. That followed a win at Barcaldine at the previous outing. Well placed and there is no reason he cannot make amends. SCORCHED LAND (3) won at Hughenden two starts ago but was below his best at a more recent appearance, finishing sixth over 1400m at Tambo. Nicely placed to bounce back.