EXCEPTIONAL RUPERT in the money last start running third at Birdsville and has two placings from seven runs this prep, a close top pick. KAL IT MAGIC racing back at non-metro class on a Saturday and from a good stable, don't treat lightly. SIMPLY SMASHING should run fitter for past attempts and finished fifth last start at Betoota, for the exotics.

OAKLAND RAIDER short back-up of seven days and has two placings from four runs this prep, one of the main hopes. FORGETABOUTIT short back-up of seven days and has two placings from eight runs this prep at metro level, genuine contender. SUPER EXCEPTIONAL on a seven day back-up and won last start at Birdsville, outside hope. DANCER FOR MONEY short back-up of seven days and has two placings from five runs this prep, for the exotics.

FRAWLEY amongst the placegetters last start running third at Birdsville and has three placings from 12 runs this prep, commands respect. FOREVER A DIAMOND can't knock the form winning two in a row at Birdsville and won last start at Birdsville, could threaten. PRIVATE TENDER short back-up of seven days and has two placings from nine runs this prep, for the exotics. MLINZI finished five lengths off the winner last start at Birdsville and from a strong camp, consider in exotics.

LUCKY FORTUNA short back-up of seven days and finished a neck back from the leader last start at Birdsville, among the main chances. MIAMI VICE short back-up of seven days and won once this prep at Darwin 10 runs back, the real danger in the race. MR EVANS short back-up of seven days. Couldn't hold on and just missed last start at Birdsville, for the exotics. CRIPPS TONITE short back-up of seven days and from a good stable, consider in exotics.

RHESUS can't knock the form winning two in a row at Birdsville and Betoota, well placed. SHISUTA BO in strong form with two wins from six attempts this campaign at metro level and finished midfield last start at Birdsville, for the exotics. IOANE was narrowly beaten as a favourite last start at Birdsville and has two placings from three runs this prep, capable of getting into the money with a bit of luck. BAROCCO BAR 2 wins from 14 attempts this campaign at metro level and finished sixth last start at Birdsville, include in exotics.