NAVY STEEL (7) lightly raced gelding with upside. Finally drawn a low barrier for this after powering late when fourth over 1100m at Scone. Gets the right tempo and regular rider sticks. Hard to stop. NEWS BOUND (3) set to peak fourth up with Andrew Gibbons going aboard. Just over three weeks between runs when chipping away to run fifth over 1200m at Mudgee. Will get back from the gate and finish off strongly. INTOXICATION (13) disappointed as fav when jumping in trip for a dismal ninth over 1400m at Tuncurry. Assess on earlier efforts over this distance range. Capable of bouncing back. STRAAND CARE (5) lightly raced gelding capable of better after struggling in the conditions when fifth over 1100m at Armidale. Had several gear changes and stays in the mix.