STARFIRE TEARS has the speed to overcome a very wide draw, marginal top pick. TRUMPET TEARS can claim the rails early if outjumps those drawn either side and in strong form with three wins from 13 attempts this campaign, include in exotics. AKELA NINJUTSU amongst the placegetters last start running second at Q2 Parklands and has good 42.62 run here, for the exotics. HERE'S THE PLAN ran 16 lengths back from the winner last start at Q2 Parklands but has good 42.47 run here, capable of getting into the money with a bit of luck.