HARD TOO IMPRESS (1) looks set to shed his maiden status today from the good draw. Set to peak third-up after motoring late for a sound fourth over 1100m at Dubbo on December 3. Will race closer and take holding out. MEDIA COVERAGE (3) had mixed luck this time in and will prove hard to catch from the low gate. Had to work hard early and the effort took its toll late when a fading eighth over 1200m at Canberra on December 13. Go on minor placing two-back when assessing his prospects. KIRONA STORM (2) fitter after two runs back and expecting more over the 1100m. Chipped away late when fourth over 1000m at Warren a week-and-a-half ago. Look for him late. POLENS (8) working towards a win and not without each way claims. Ran on late when third over 1100m at Dubbo on December 3. One for the exotics.