WORD SMITH just missed as favourite last start at Rockhampton and must be respected from this yard, genuine contender. FARMOR MYSTERY has three placings from nine runs this prep and trained at an astute kennel, include in exotics. CREEPING COLBY amongst the placegetters last start running third at Q1 Lakeside. Untested at this track and distance, for the wider exotics. PENDING TRIAL has two placings from six runs this prep but beaten by 13 lengths last start at Rockhampton, capable of getting into the money with a bit of luck.