Handy mare MAKENA (10) sat back then launched a big finish to get the cash last start over this distance at the Kensington track. Carries the same weight today to tackle the boys. Maps nicely behind a strong tempo and will be hard to hold out again at just the third run of the prep. PIERCING ARROW (8) led and wouldn't lie down but eventually found a couple better close to home when resuming over 1150m at the Kensington track last time out. Improved significantly second-up last prep so he has plenty to offer. CARPACCIO (13) is racing very well at the provincials, placing at all four runs this prep. Nice effort over this distance at Hawkesbury last time and he drops sharply in the weights. Each-way hope in this tougher contest. WEMBANYAMA (11) resumes. Opened last prep with a win at Kembla over this distance so must be respected. GETAFIX (12) has bumped into same very handy gallopers in his three runs this campaign. Big chance down in the weights.