DARK STRATUM (2) improved last start to finish third over 1600m at Canberra. Steps up a level but he is good enough to figure in the finish. CASTERLY ROCK (1) ran a strong second over 1600m at Sunshine Coast two runs back then was below his best last time over 1800m when 14th, beaten 14 lengths. Kept fresh since that last run so looks a leading contender. ALMALIKAT SARAH (4) is backing up six days after finishing second over 1400m at Beaudesert. Good effort last start and must go in the numbers. SHEZ MYSTERIOUS (6) finished out of the money on debut two starts back then she got a long way back and was beaten 1.3 lengths when fourth over 1400m at Inverell nine days ago. Looks well placed so expect a big run this time.