DARK OPAL (10) returned last time with a solid third at Pinjarra Scarpside over 5f. Likely improver with bright prospects. COSTA STAR (9) is back after a break of four-and-a-half months. At the last run before the layoff she finished 13th over 1m1/4f at Belmont Park. Looks ready to run following a minor placing in a recent Bunbury AW trial. Good chance to break through. HELIOS AMIGOS (7) is a three-year-old gelding on debut from the stable of Andrew Masters. By Jukebox from Incendium. Placed at his most recent trial. Expected to feature. EARL IT IS (2) was last at the races when he finished sixth over 7f at this track on October 16. Has switched to the Sharon Taylor yard. Among the better hopes.