STATUARIO (2) drifted well back last start before winding up strongly to finish third, beaten 2 lengths, over 1m2 1/4f in the G2 Alister Clark Stakes at Moonee Valley. Back a level after tackling a tougher race last time. Among the leading chances this field. POLITELY DUN (3) doesn't win out of turn, scoring just once from 11 starts. Again tasted defeat last start when fourth over 1m2 1/4f at Moonee Valley, beaten 5 lengths. Will enjoy a drop in class so he is likely to play a big role. RAPID CHEVAL (10) travelled in a rearwards position then made some inroads and finished 7 lengths away in sixth last time out over 1m2 1/4f at Moonee Valley two weeks ago. Steps up in distance. Among the chances. RED ACES (1) was beaten 7 lengths into fifth in a 1m2 1/4f contest at Moonee Valley two weeks ago. Likely improver with strong top-three prospects.