VENUS KING (1) is a talented gelding who was well held last time out in the tougher J. C. Roberts Stakes won by Sail Session over 1m1f at Ascot, beaten 30 lengths into 11th. Should park just off the speed. Sure to be in the finish. OCEAN RANGER (5) hasn't made an impression lately despite market confidence. Last start could only manage fifth over 1m3f at Ascot. Open to improvement and is among the chances. ZERA BLUE (8) has scored at her last two starts, most recently by a neck over 1m1 1/2f at Narrogin. That continued the good form this campaign, with two wins from five starts. Solid top-three chance. MERCIAN HYMN (6) produced a better run last start, beaten 4 lengths into fifth over 1m at Pinjarra. Well placed to turn things around.