CASTILLIAN (6) has scored at his last two starts, most recently by 1.75 lengths over 1350m at Ipswich. That continued the solid form this campaign, with two wins and two minor placings from five runs. Can measure up again. RED DEFCON (14) got well back over 1300m in the G2 Dane Ripper Stakes at Eagle Farm last time and never threatened, eventually finishing 6 lengths away in 14th. Won't find this as tough so she will be hard to beat. DEEP RESPECT (12) was a long way back last start but hit the line well to finish fourth, beaten 2 lengths, over 1350m at Ipswich. One to watch for late in the piece. NORTHERN DECREE (13) finished third last start at the first run back from a spell over 1200m at Eagle Farm when he made late ground, beaten 2.5 lengths. Ready to go a couple better.