INEXORABLE (10) won his maiden well fresh and has been close up in two runs since, held up last start here as a $4 chance in a similar race over 1519m. Like him getting to a mile and drawing one wider than last time. With clear running, he can atone. AUTUMN SLIDE (11) has won both starts this time in, running on nicely to score at Kilmore in a BM58 last start and giving every indication she'll relish the extra ground. She should be hard to hold out. HOWLIN' RAIN (15) has placed in all three runs this time in and does drop slightly in grade having been close up in a decent BM70 at Bendigo. Strong each way hope. BOONDOCKS (2) is going okay and has claims on best form. CAPULET (5) was dominant in easier grade two back and can figure.