DARK SIMBA (12) registered his first win last start over 1600m at Pakenham, getting home by 4 lengths. Re-unites with Blake Shinn who was on board last start. Serious contender again with the confidence high. DREAMS COME TRUE (13) drifted well back last start before storming home to score by one length over 1525m at Geelong. In form and will take beating again. YORKEL (18) improved last time out, finishing 2.5 lengths from the winner in third at the end of 1728m at this track after being prominent at the turn. Looks well placed so expect another big run. VERONA RUPES (6) finished third last time over 1400m at Pakenham when resuming from a spell, beaten 2 lengths. Will trim down second-up. In the right race and is one of the better hopes.