RIKKI RIKKARDO (8) wound up strongly last time out to finish a nose adrift in second over 2000m at Murray Bridge. Has the pace to settle in the leading division. Leading contender. AMBITIOUS CREEK (2) doesn't boast the best winning strike rate but ran a nice race last time out, finishing third and beaten only 2.5 lengths over 2150m at Oakbank after being prominent at the turn. Looks well placed so expect a big run this time. KAILEE'S BOY (4) was comfortably accounted for when fourth last time out over 2150m at Oakbank, beaten 3.5 lengths after being in contention on the corner. That followed a win at Balaklava at the previous outing. Well placed and there is no reason he cannot make amends. ESTEFAN (7) got off the mark over 2000m at Murray Bridge last start, scoring by 1.5 lengths. Must be respected now that the penny has dropped.