CAPITAL DANCER (12) finished out of the money two starts back then was beaten 6 lengths when sixth in a 1000m contest at Kembla Grange two weeks ago after being in contention on the bend. Has a solid record at this course and distance, including a win and four minor placings. Has her share of talent. Hard to beat in this suitable race. HAWKER HALL (5) turned in a fine effort to win by 3.5 lengths at this track and distance when first-up from a break last time out. Likely to be there at the finish again. NO STATEMENT (1) didn't make an impact at his last run before going for a spell on 27/01/2025, finishing 12th and beaten 6 lengths over 1000m at Warwick Farm. Makes plenty of appeal. KIRIBATI (2) is back from a spell of four-and-a-half months and does go well when fresh, including a win to launch last campaign over 1000m at Hawkesbury. Ran fourth in a trial at Beaumont (Newcastle) over 800m recently. One of the genuine hopes in the race.