HARDWARE LANE (3) resumes here but has a solid first-up record and is three from three over this track and trip. Gets Thornton on board to navigate from the sticky alley and can run a big race while fresh. OVIDIUS (4) just ran into one better last time out and will be rock-hard fit for this. Winning hoop Huxtable reunites and should be right there at the business end. Former NSW galloper KOTE (8) is having his first run for the new stable but should find this easier than what he faced down south and any market confidence must be respected. SINAWANN (2) wasn't disgraced in Listed grade when resuming and will strip fitter for that hit-out. This is a nice step back in company. The well-related STANISLAUS (11) (half to G1 winner Golden Mile) best of the rest.