#7 Oldtown reunites with Zac Purton, who was aboard for his first-up win this season when he was trained by Chris So. Today marks his third start for Mark Newnham and the booking looks timely after two encouraging efforts where his trip has not been ideal. Barrier 1 should give him a better set-up. #5 Dancing Blaze raced wide without cover on debut but stuck on well for fourth, beaten a little over five lengths. From barrier 3 second-up, he maps for a much kinder run and can take a step forward. #2 Malpensa broke through for his first win last start after threatening to do so in several runs prior. He remains in the numbers. #1 Speedy Smartie draws wide in barrier 12 but has the early speed to come across. He has been a revelation for Brett Crawford this season, missing the placings just once from 10 starts, and has again trialled as well as ever between runs.