ALPHA FLIGHT (2) has been about the mark of late including last start when third over 1050m at Balaklava. Looks a solid top-three prospect. FIRST MAID (4) did little and finished 4 lengths from the winner in fifth over 1200m at Balaklava last start, a less impressive effort than her fourth at Port Lincoln the run before. Beautifully placed and is sure to take plenty of stopping. SHOCKING HABIT (10) has a moderate winning strike-rate but performed well last time at Bordertown, finishing fourth and only 2.5 lengths from the winner at the end of 1100m. Well placed and there is no reason she cannot find winning ways. SHIKANIC (9) returns from a layoff of six months. Worth noting he filled a minor placing when returning from a spell last prep over 1100m at this track. Sure to make his presence felt.