OTIS RISING (3) has been excellent of late and he made it two in a row when successful at his latest appearance over 2160m at Narrabri, getting home by 4 metres. Sure to enjoy an economical run from this draw. Steps up a level but he is good enough to take this out. JOHNNY DEE (2) has been racing well and registered another success last start, scoring by 1.2 metres over 2030m at this track. Sure to enjoy an economical run from this draw. His last-start form is good enough to take out a race like this. TOUGH TALKS (5) is worth plenty of thought off a last-start win by a nose at this track over 1609m. DOUBLE SAID (1) has drawn to advantage and should give backers a great sight.