TAKEOVER LAD (3) registered his seventh minor placing from eleven runs when a well-held third over 1400m at Coonabarabran a month ago. Back in trip while fresh looks a good move. Ready to finally break through in this modest maiden with winkers on for the first time. MUSUMECI (1) started favourite on debut recently at Tamworth but found the 1000m too slick. Better placed out to this trip and should give a much better account. STAR OF SALISBURY (2) worked hard to find the lead then felt the pinch late and missed the placings over this distance at Mudgee last time out. Fitter for two runs back and looms as a serious contender. YANABAH (4) settled well back and was never in contention over 1000m at Tamworth first-up. Will be more competitive out to this journey. The winner should come from this quartet, with RED SUNSET (7) best of the others.