HEDONIST (3) is usually thereabouts but finds it hard to win, with only one victory from 10 starts. Did a good job last start to finish third over 1000m at Donald, beaten half a length. Needs to be at his best to beat this field but he is up to the challenge. THE VIKING (7) resumes after a break of three-and-a-half months. Won on debut to launch the last campaign over 1100m at Sale. Will strip fitter following a recent trial win. Key runner. RUBIQUITY (11) returns from a layoff of three-and-a-half months. Scored over 1000m at this track at the start of last prep. Makes plenty of appeal. HERE THE CROWD (8) finished third over 1400m at Cranbourne at her most recent appearance on December 13. Can make her presence felt.