VIA VEGAS (12) has a moderate winning strike-rate but performed well last time at this track, finishing second and only a head from the winner at the end of 1100m after being prominent at the turn. Nicely placed to take this out. TAKE THE JACKPOT (3) was returning from a break last time out and proved too classy, scoring by 2 lengths over 1012m at Taree. Open to plenty of improvement and looks a big threat to the top selection. AYE AYE SKIPPER (5) was out of the money two runs back then again missed the frame last start over 1015m at Grafton, beaten 4.5 lengths into fifth. Best figures measure up nicely. Sure to run well. LORD AKOMEED (8) crossed from an outside draw last time to stalk the lead before drawing clear to win by a long neck over 1106m at this track. In form and worth including.