GOBBO'S MATE (3) showed good early dash last time out and led for most of the way before being claimed and finishing a long neck away in second over 1200m at Wagga. Sure to go well. YAM (6) finished 1.5 lengths away in fourth last time out over 1103m at Kyneton after being in contention on the bend when resuming from a spell. Steps up in distance today. Won't find this as tough. Should be in the finish. KING DE LUNE (5) is back after a break of eight months. Looking to emulate his win at Wangaratta when returning from a spell last prep. Sure to make his presence felt. BLONDIE'S TORONADO (11) hit the frame two starts ago at Wangaratta but ran below par last time when ninth and beaten 6 lengths over 1400m at Sandown-Hillside. Finds a nice race and can bounce back.