PLAYING QUEST (4) ran home strongly to pick up and spit out his rivals, winning by 2.3L over this course and distance last time out. This looks to shape similarly for him with Chris Parnham remaining in the saddle. Loves this track and trip and can repeat the dose today. COVERT ROSE (1) comes into this first-up and she was a fresh winner at this track and trip last preparation. She'll be fitter for a recent trial and CJP's booking suggests she can fire first-up. May need some luck from the draw, but she'll go close if she's near her best. VILLAGE GIRL (6) has been a late scratching due to signs of colic since her last start on January 12 where she was beaten 1.1L. The rise in trip looks a big tick for her and she's expected to make her presence felt. TALLANGATTA (7) led and won in this grade last start and can bring up back-to-back wins without surprising. ELBOW LOUNGE (2) was behind Playing Quest last start and should be thereabouts.