CRUEL SUMMER (1) is progressing well this preparation. Opened with a 12th at Randwick two starts back then got the job done by 1.5 lengths last time out over 1250m at Canterbury when he produced a huge finish. Looks well placed so expect another big run. SIZZLER (6) scored at his most recent appearance, getting home by 2 lengths over 1300m at Kembla Grange. That continued the solid form this campaign, with two wins from four runs. Leading player again. MOSGOLD (9) is a distance specialist who missed the placings two starts back then ran a better race and finished 2.25 lengths away in sixth last time out over 1200m at Wagga after being prominent at the turn. Meeting a tougher field but on her best form she is capable of a big performance. BEOUR BAY (2) drifted well back last start then wound up strongly to finish fourth, beaten 2 lengths, over 1200m at Moonee Valley. Solid top-three hope.