JUAN PABLO (6) was 4 lengths from the winner in eighth over 6½f at Hawkesbury last time following a minor placing on debut the run before. Blinkers added. Better than the last effort and deserves another chance. AFLOAT (3) was out of the money when resuming from a lay-off last start over 6½f at Hawkesbury, beaten 4 lengths. Fitter and sure to run well. OKAMI STAR (7) finished second, beaten 2.5 lengths, when resuming from a lay-off last start over 6½f at Hawkesbury. Hard to beat in this suitable race. CASABLANCA EXPRESS (4) missed the placings two runs back then didn't do any better last start when 10 lengths away in tenth over 1m1 1/2f at Newcastle. Finds a nice race and can make amends.