PISANELLO (4) exciting gelding starting to put it all together. Chasing his third straight victory after jumping in grade when a gritty winner over 1100m at Flemington in BM80 class on November 9. Back in trip for this but will appreciate the solid tempo. Hard to hold out. DUKE OF BRONTE (11) lightly raced gelding who returned from a four-month break when leading throughout for a slick 1.75 len victory over 1000m at Randwick in Highway grade on November 5. Clearly come back well and has the speed to overcome the wide draw. Genuine contender. TRISTATE (1) tough sprinter racing in a rich vein of form. Demolished a good field when scoring by 1.3 lens at Rosehill over 1100m on November 2. Uzziah has since franked the form. Goes close again. ANGEL FUND (13) underrated mare close to a victory after two sound runs. Will drift back from the wide gate and charge late with the 53kg. Each way.