BELLA KATHLEEN (9) saluted at Newcastle two runs ago. Fair effort last time out when in contention on the corner before finishing second over 1450m at Muswellbrook, beaten 1.5 lengths. Has the class to find the winners' list. EMPUSA (10) turned in a modest performance when eighth last time out over 1600m at Gosford, beaten 15 lengths. That followed a win at Hawkesbury at the previous outing. Perfectly placed and is sure to take plenty of stopping. WILDERNESS STAR (12) went forward last start and gave a great sight when second over 1435m at Grafton. Has the pace to overcome the draw. Winning claims on best figures. PRANCING WITH FIRE (6) was out of the money two runs back then again missed the frame last start over 1400m at Randwick Kensington, beaten 4 lengths into ninth. Better than recent efforts suggest.