HUESCA (1) improved out of sight last start when second-up from a spell, leading from the outset then digging deep under pressure only to be edged out at the end of 1400m at Warwick Farm. Finds a similar race today so expect him to bowl along again and prove tough to reel in. SCORCH (6) raced handy but couldn't quicken last time out over 1250m at Canterbury. Given a 33-day freshen-up and drops a little in grade. Won here at his only visit so a much better run looks likely. DUMEBI (8) showed a nice change of gears to score by a good margin over 1350m at the Beaumont track recently. Keeps improving and looks up to this class of race now. MOGWAI (4) led them a merry dance first-up at Kembla. Won't get his own way this time but he is yet to miss the frame in three second-up runs so the good form should continue. PIRAEUS (7) has enjoyed a 46-day let-up since running poorly as favourite over 2000m at Rosehill. Sure to be competitive at this level.