GUARDED OPTIMIST (2) is backing up quickly after finishing in the money at Sunshine Coast over 1800m just seven days ago. Good effort last start and will be hard to beat. SIR ZINO (4) was below his best last time, finishing 13th and beaten 15 lengths over 1600m at Inverell. Well placed and there is no reason he cannot find winning ways. O'CALDINO (9) failed to figure again last time over 1800m at Sunshine Coast, beaten 8 lengths into seventh. Comes down a level this time. Should be involved in the finish. JUSTICE SERVED (3) was unplaced two runs back then again missed the frame last start over 2450m at Beaudesert, beaten 5 lengths into fourth. Nicely placed to find some form.