OUR PALADIN AL (1) has filled a minor placing at both runs to date, the latest when beaten 0.7 lengths into second over 1300m at Pinjarra. Blinkers added so the stable might have him peaking today. ELEGANT PEAK (7) finished 9 lengths adrift in eighth when resuming from a spell last start over 1600m at Albany. Should take a lot from that last outing. Gets back but will wind up late. Will prove hard to hold out. PRINCE OF BONDI (3) finished 3 lengths away in fifth last time out over 1400m at Ascot three-and-a-half weeks ago. Steps up in distance today. Will appreciate a drop in grade. One to consider. NEW YORK SKIE (9) is a three-start maiden who missed the frame first-up but has improved in subsequent runs, finishing in the money last start over 1600m at Pinjarra. Finds a suitable race and can build on that solid recent effort.