Plenty of first starters engaged which makes it tricky to map, but we can assume a solid tempo. BUCKEYE (3) is a promising colt who returned last start with a desperately close second over 1000m at Scone. Looks ideally placed by the extra 100m. With that run under his belt and a perfect draw he can get off the mark. GRAND EAGLE (2) raced handy but just failed to run out a strong 1200m at Newcastle last start. The winner was Buffalo who subsequently finished third in the Sires which puts a big tick on the form. Looks a serious threat. CHICAMA (4) has not appeared since November when outclassed on debut in the Inglis Gift won by North England. Won two trials in March so he might be tough to beat in this far easier assignment. TELLING (1) was $1.24 first-up at Muswellbrook recently and got the prize, albeit by under a length. Progressive colt who should run well again. HEADBANGER (9) for Waterhouse/Bott is the pick of the unraced runners. Half-sister to Group 3 winner Semillion and is trialling like a filly with above average ability. SUGGESTED PLAY: Buckeye on top but there is plenty of depth to this maiden.