EARLY FUSION (4) went around over this course and distance last time and led from the outset to score by 1.3 lengths. Has a strong record at this course, scoring three times from five starts. Bold showing expected. MOENAVE (5) ran a bold race over this journey last start, racing on the pace and sticking on strongly to finish 0.7 lengths away in third at Rockhampton. Ready to go a couple better. ZHUANG SHI (11) returned from a spell two weeks ago when he was beaten 2.75 lengths into sixth over 1100m at Rockhampton. Fitter so expect a better run this time. HELLISH (1) drops in class after finishing 5 lengths away in 13th over 1300m at Rockhampton a month ago when he was in the firing line until straightening. Worth including in this company.