CHOUX SHOE (5) overcame a wide gate and got in the deciding final stride to score by a nose at Pinjarra nearly a fortnight ago. That effort made up for an unlucky effort fresh up and from a superior gate with an extra 100m to travel, she can take the next step immediately. ROYAL SPLENDOUR (9) needed her fresh-up run on this track and has had no luck in a couple of subsequent runs. The mile will suit and she can figure in the top 3 this time. TROOPER PHOENIX (1) was only a head back from the winner when resuming before racing in tight quarters last week and finishing midfield. The blinkers are off and Kate Pateman is back in the saddle to replace an apprentice. Don't drop him. SHEEZA SHEILA (3) was beaten by a wide gate at Pinjarra last time out. She will be peaking third up and ready to put her best hoof forward. PROPORTRAIT (7) has yet to fire this prep and has the blinkers back on for the first time this season. A form reversal would be no surprise.