STERN IDOL (1) has returned in terrific form this campaign. Filled a minor placing when resuming in a flat race at Sandown-Hillside then found one better last time in a hurdle (3200m) at Pakenham. Honest jumper with 10 wins from 21 starts over the obstacles. Major player again. AFFLUENTIAL (2) in-form six-year-old gelding who was very good last start, taking out a flat race over 2500m at Flemington on April 25. Has a strong affinity with Will Gordon who is back aboard. Sure to make his presence felt. THE CUNNING FOX (4) filled a minor prize two back in a flat race at Geelong then progressed nicely last time when successful by 5 lengths in a hurdle (3200m) at Pakenham. Likely to be thereabouts. DASHING WILLOUGHBY (8) has missed the placings in two starts this campaign. Finished 11th when resuming in a flat race at Ballarat then tackled the jumps last time and was 5.5 lengths away in fourth (3200m) at Pakenham. Watch for a better run this time.