BADONKIDONK (3) missed the placings two starts back then ran a better race and finished 1.75 lengths away in fifth last time out over 2000m at Bordertown after being in the firing line on the turn. Stepping up a level this time but on his best form he is one of the key runners. TEKAPO (10) is racing well and is close to a win, the latest effort a solid second at Horsham over 1800m after being in contention all the way. Suitably placed so anticipating another big run. FAST 'N' FORWARD (9) defied a lack of market support last start, scoring by one length over 2100m at Horsham. Among the main hopes. KING OF AVALON (6) was in the firing line on the turn and finished third last time over 1600m at Penola when resuming from a spell, beaten 1.5 lengths. Needs to be at his best to beat this field but he cannot be ruled out.