DARK VADOR (7) finished 1.2 lengths from the winner in fourth last start over 1600m at Newcastle, an improvement on his fifth at Eagle Farm the run before. Ashley Morgan gets the best out of this five-year-old gelding. Has the ability to put the recent run of form behind him. SACRED MISTRESS (5) displayed plenty of early toe over 1600m at this track last time and dug deep to score by 1.5 lengths. Likely to push forward from the wide draw. Suitably placed so anticipating another big run. PHILADELPHIA STORM (11) progressed nicely last time out to finish just 1.5 lengths from the winner in second over 1600m at this track. Likely improver with strong prospects. GATCHAN (14) has put together back-to-back placings, the latest when 2.5 lengths away in second over 1300m at this track. Well placed to figure prominently again.