SIRIUS STATEMENT (1) is a distance specialist who did her best work late and finished 2.25 lengths from the winner in fifth last start over 1300m at Sandown-Lakeside, an improvement on her ninth at Caulfield the run before. Finds a nice race and can feature in the finish. TEN DEEP (8) went forward when resuming last start over 1300m at Sandown-Lakeside and held on well for second, beaten 0.8 lengths. Suitably placed so anticipating another big run. WALK OF FAME (12) hasn't been able to break through for an extended period, the latest effort a fourth over 1300m at Sandown-Lakeside after being prominent at the bend. Placed to advantage so expect a better run this time. KIRA (13) was narrowly beaten into second when second up last start at Bendigo over 1300m. Another big run is on the cards.