KHABALOV (7) has been good in two runs back from a spell, close up when hard in the market at Pakenham before placing at Wangaratta. Ready to peak now and maps well. SHOW OF GOLD (4) has been close up his past couple at Pakenham, beaten under two lengths on both occasions. Maps for a soft trail from the inside draw and can win. GOLD MOON (1) is lightly raced, coming off a 43-day break. Back to 1600m here, he could improve. HUMBLE HERO (6) could be an improver stepping up in trip third-up but does need to show a bit more. MISS PEPEHA (8) perhaps next best.