SPELLMASTER (1) resumes from a spell of five-and-a-half months and is having his first outing under new trainer Clinton Taylor. Finished sixth at Bendigo over 1300m at the opening run last time in work. Fitter for a minor placing in a recent Rockhampton trial. Nicely placed and expected to go well. BADLIFEDECISION (9) has registered two minor placings from three runs this campaign. Turned in another good effort last start when second over 1400m at this track after she was in the firing line all the way. Finds a tougher race but this looks well within her grasp. RELATIVES (8) is close to a win after a string of minor placings, the latest when second after she gave away a big start over 1400m at Dalby. Stepping up a level this time but on her best form she is one of the chief contenders. SCOTTVILLE SCOOTER (11) finished 11th over 1350m at Ipswich at her most recent appearance on December 21. Looks one of the genuine hopes in the race.