ASTRAL FLAME (8) won a high-rating Future Stars Heat as favourite at Pakenham two back before starting $5 in the final and just finding an unbeaten horse in Nostringsattached a bit too strong. Against the older horses now but has the upside. HUGHES (2) ran a good race fresh at Seymour over this trip in a similar race, just finding one better. Fitter for that and should go close. ZOUPURRING (4) was a winner two back as favourite, even in a stronger race last time. This suits. LOVIN' LAUGHS (3) is consistent and an each-way hope, giving a sight out in front. MONTJEUIFY (5) can improve third-up.