ALMA RISE (6) tackled the Matron Stakes over 1m at Flemington last time out when fresh from a lay-off and was beaten 3 lengths into eighth by Jennilala. Well placed and expected to feature. CHASING APHRODITE (1) peaked on his run when resuming last start over 1m1f at Sandown-Hillside, winding up in sixth. Steps up in journey this time. Has good early speed so should take up a forward position. Likely to feature. REGAL LION (3) gave the leaders a start last start and made little impact in the straight when tenth, beaten 10 lengths, over this journey in the LR Canberra Cup. Finds a suitable assignment and can get the job done. FAGIN (9) was given a short break after finishing fourth over 1m2 1/4f at Moonee Valley. Kept ticking over with a subsequent trial at Pakenham. Consider him on an each-way basis.