THUNDERLIPS (4) is progressing well this preparation. Opened with a sixth at Rosehill two starts back then scored by a neck as favourite last time out after being in the firing line on the bend over 1400m at Randwick Kensington. Facing a tougher assignment but he is worth serious consideration. SPIONE (18) knuckled down strongly to get within 0.6 lengths of the winner in second last start over 1400m at this track. Among the leading chances. KING OF ROSEAU (5) made considerable ground in the run home to finish second last start over 1200m at Gosford. Tom Sherry sticks. Should be involved in the finish. LITTLE COINTREAU (10) settled well back then found the line nicely to finish fourth, beaten 1.2 lengths, over this journey at Randwick Kensington last time out. Warrants plenty of respect.