Scratchings take all the early pace out of the contest. Most of the main chances have been scratched which opens it right up. PASSALACQUA (7) was lining up for just the second time when he missed the kick then made a sustained run from the back of the field to get up for second over 1500m at Muswellbrook recently. Not sure coming back to seven furlongs is ideal but the small field suits and he should be heavily involved again. RELUCTANT DIVA (13) finished 1.7 lengths behind Passalacqua when they clashed last time. That was only her second run and was a big improvement on the debut performance. Capable of playing a major role. BLUEBIRD BAY (5) is a colt by The Autumn Sun on debut. Has been to the trials six times dating back to February. Shows ability and is ready to make his mark. KOVANOS (4) returns from a six-month lay-off. In the money at all three runs last time in work. Should feature again. YOU WAHNG (14) did a good job on debut last start at Muswellbrook. Should improve over this slightly longer trip. SUGGESTED PLAY: Passalacqua each-way.