LUCKY EMPIRE (11) improved second up after a fair run to score last time by 0.8 lengths over 1600m at this track. Better placed at the longer journey. Should be prominent from the outset. Will play a major role. LIVE IN FEAR (5) produced a good effort last start when second over this distance at this track, beaten 5 lengths. Has a very good record here including four wins from eight starts. Among the leading chances. GOLDEN NICKEL (1) finished fourth at this track and distance at his last appearance ten weeks ago. One to consider. GOT TALENT (13) started this preparation with a win then was not as effective last time out when fifth over 1900m at this track, beaten 9 lengths. Should be thereabouts.