ARLIEBEL (7) has been up a long time this prep and indicated she was near her top when powering late over this distance here on January 6. Meets a similar line-up today and expect to see her race closer from the inside gate. Genuine each-way player. NIGHT PATRA (5) has the one win from thirteen starts but has had genuine excuses at most of his career runs. Attacked the line strongly when a solid fifth over the 1400m first-up. Fitter now and looks to have come back well. BILL PEYTO (9) had a fair bit of success at this track and is close to another victory. Back in grade as fav when a plugging second over 1450m at Quirindi on December 26. Kept fresh and not without each-way prospects. ACOTANGO (1) has done the bulk of his racing here and drops back a level today. Stretches out to the 1400m for the first time this prep after finishing just out of the minor money last start. Will relish the claim from the low draw.