SHINE ON BRENDAN (1) is back from a break of six months. Put together back-to-back wins before going for a spell, the most recent at Ayr over 1600m. Has a strong association with Kaiya Fraser who has been in the saddle for his last two wins. Should be in the finish. SWIFT SALIAN (8) resumes in a similar race to his last run six months ago when fourth, beaten 3.5 lengths. One of the genuine hopes in the race. CODE PURPLE (10) is coming off a last-start seventh, beaten 9 lengths, over 1400m at Newcastle All Weather. Has a sound record here with three wins from six starts. Solid top-three hope. VOLENTI (9) ran below expectations last start, finishing fifth and beaten 6 lengths at Newcastle All Weather over 1600m. Deserves another chance.