MORDECAI (5) is close to breaking through after three consecutive placings, the latest coming when second over 1560m at Mackay after he worked home in great style. Suitably placed so anticipating another big run. KIDSTON (6) ran well below his best last time over 1830m at Home Hill, beaten 6 lengths into fourth at $2.60. Strong record with Graham Kliese in the irons, including a win. Well placed and should be in the finish. MISSION HOUSE (1) is close to breaking through, last start finishing just a neck away in third over 1470m at Bowen. Should be prominent despite the awkward gate. Meeting a deeper field this time but he is up to the challenge. SET THE SAILS (2) has a moderate winning strike-rate but performed well last time at this track, finishing third and only 0.7 lengths from the winner at the end of 1400m. Sure to be thereabouts.