ALTA SIERRA (11) settled in the leading division then assumed control and went on with the job to score in a 1720m race at Penrith last start, arriving 4 metres ahead of his rivals to make it two wins from his past three appearances. Hard to know where he gets from this slightly awkward draw. Stepping up a level this time but he is good enough to take this out. MISTER BLUECHIP (7) resumes from a spell of nine months after closing off last campaign in good form, the last run being a solid second over 1609m at this track. The driver has some work to do from this wide starting position. Well-placed to take this out. THE METAL FLYER (8) is the next best after finishing third over 2300m at this track last time out. MAURLEN BOY (2) last appeared when seventh over 1609m at this track five months ago. Expect a better effort to kick off this prep.