PALLATON (2) couldn't have been more impressive on debut when stalking the good tempo and saluting over the 1000m at this track eight weeks ago. Kept up to the mark with a recent 900m Rosehill trial placing. Can win again from the low draw and qualify for the Golden Slipper. UNITED STATES (5) expensive Snitzel colt who sprouted wings late on debut when a narrow second over 1000m at this track. Will relish the extra trip and need everything to go right from the wide gate. HILLIER (4) unwanted in betting on debut when returning good late figures to secure second over 1100m in the G3 Canonbury Stakes at Rosehill. Has further improvement to come and gets the right run again. COMEDY (1) resumes after starting a firm fav on debut when a convincing winner of the Kirkham over 1000m here on October 26. Fitted with the two even trials and the blinkers go on. Gets his chance. NORDIC VIKING (6) hit the line with intent from well back when third over 1000m here on debut. Adds value to the exotics.