Sunshine Coast

ZIA MARIA (9) is a last-start winner two-and-a-half weeks ago, scoring by 1.4 lengths over 800m at Ipswich. Drawn to get a cosy run in transit from gate three and is sure to measure up again. SCARTOON (5) missed the placings when resuming two runs back then did a good job last start but just found one better over 800m at Ipswich, beaten only 1.4 lengths. It doesn't get any easier but on her best form she is right in contention. LONESOME STAR (8) finished 2 lengths away in fourth last time out over 800m at Ipswich after being prominent at the turn when first-up from a spell. Steps up in journey today and has winning claims on best figures. SLING (4) will strip fitter second-up from the spell and may earn some minor money.