ANTHRACIA (5) lines up for the hat-trick after registering a strong win last time over 1000m at this track, scoring by a nose. Great chance to extend the sequence. ALL ASTERN (2) showed good early dash and led throughout to score by a nose last time out over 1000m at Canberra. Expected to take some stopping again. VAINSTREAM (4) has a moderate winning strike-rate but performed well last time at Canberra, finishing fourth and only 0.7 lengths from the winner at the end of 1000m when he worked home well. Meets some better types this time but he has the ability to test this field. THE MOOCH (9) has a moderate winning strike-rate but performed well last time at Dubbo, finishing fourth and only 1.5 lengths from the winner at the end of 1000m. Looks well placed so expect a bold display.