KING'S DUTY (2) exciting prospect racing in a rich vein of form. Finished powerfully when putting away similar opposition over the 1300m here on January 26. Up in weight today and no reason he can't go close again. VERONA ROSE (7) Castelvecchio filly who saluted at good odds when making her debut with a dominant victory over 1300m at Kembla Grange three months ago. Expected to have matured further over the break and only given the one soft 822m trial. Genuine winning prospect with McEvoy engaged. IVANA (8) peaked third-up when shedding her maiden status with a gritty win over this course and trip. Confidence is high and she finds a very even BM64. NORTON ROAD (3) disappointed in two runs back and worth another chance over his pet course and distance. Maps well and can give plenty of cheek.