CALIFORNIA COMMAND (2) drifted in betting on debut when holding a forward position for a sound third over 1000m at Kembla Grange. Further improved now and the form out of the race has since been franked. No excuses from the inside gate. SHIRVINGTON (6) resumes a gelding after fading late on debut when fifth over 900m at Newcastle 11 months ago. Fitted with two slick trials and expected to go close despite drawing out. PREDICTING (5) shuffled back from the inside gate on debut and never looked a serious threat when seventh at Newcastle over 900m on January 25. Fitter now and stays in the mix. AZUCAR (7) away only fairly on debut and never got into the contest when fifth over 1200m here on January 26. Fiter now and improvement expected.