LUNE D'EXCELLENCE (9) was out of the money when resuming from a spell last start over 1300m at Newcastle, beaten 2.5 lengths. Strips fitter and can figure prominently. TAWFIQ TOM (6) led early and was still in the firing line on the turn last start before tiring to finish sixth over 1500m at Newcastle. Likely to be in the finish in this suitable assignment. ALMALIKAT SARAH (7) wasn't far away on debut last start over 1420m at Grafton, finishing fifth and beaten 2 lengths. One of the main contenders. SEKI (5) was in the firing line on the turn and finished second last start at the first run back from a spell over 1400m at Casino, beaten 1.75 lengths. Likely improver with bright prospects.