IT'S A KNOCKOUT (12) knuckled down strongly to just miss when resuming last start at Randwick. Is sure to have come on from the hit-out and will relish the extra 100m. Leading player. KING OF THUNDER (8) is a promising stayer resuming. Progressed through his grades nicely last campaign, climaxing with a midfield finish in the G1 Vic Derby. Strips fitter for two nice trials and finds the perfect starting point. Can use this as a great launch pad for a big autumn. PANIC (6) has been thereabouts in his two runs back and should find this easier third-up. Will just need some luck from the draw. CODE IN TIME (9) continues to put his best foot forward and benefits from McDonald reuniting. Can't ignore.