BONITO has won or placed in all three races so far and placed all previous races as a favourite, tough to beat. STAND NEAR narrowly beaten when heavily backed last start at Geelong and can claim the rails early if outjumps those drawn either side, the real danger in the race. VOCIFEROUS has seven placings from 14 runs this prep and amongst the placegetters last start running third at Rockhampton, still in this. DARK END ran sixth last start at Rockhampton but is running at preferred distance, chance to place.