GALLANT STAR (16) raced on the speed last time and was game in defeat when second over 1400m at Hawkesbury. Great chance to score. THE INSTRUCTOR (9) turned in a sound effort last time but found a couple better in the Wagga Town Plate over 1200m, beaten 0.9 lengths. Should be at his peak now. Is in top form this preparation, chalking-up two wins. Sure to run well. WRITTEN IN CODE (17) started at $4.80 last time but could only manage fourth, beaten 2.25 lengths, at Hawkesbury over 1300m. Settles back early but winds up late. Among the main hopes. PHEARSON (8) was out of the money two runs back when fresh from a spell then again missed the frame last start over 1200m at Gosford, beaten 2.25 lengths into eighth. Well placed to bounce back.