MATHRIN (2) drifted well back last start before winding up strongly to finish third, beaten 2.5 lengths, over 1400m at Albury. Among the top chances. ALMOST PERSUADED (4) is a distance specialist who turned things around last start and got the job done by 2.25 lengths when she worked home in great style over 1460m at this track. Finds a suitable race and can go on to make it two in a row. SKIING (5) gave away a considerable start over 1400m at Newcastle last time before hitting the line well to finish fifth. Will be putting in the big strides late. CHAMPIONS LEAGUE (3) had been racing well with two consecutive placings before last start managing only fourth over 1400m at Canberra. Comes down a level this time. Not to be discounted.