BIRMINGHAM (13) finished 11th two runs back at Beaudesert then improved last time out to score by 2.75 lengths after being in the firing line on the bend over 1m at Sunshine Coast Poly. Finds a suitable race and can figure in the finish. MONOPOLY GIRL (16) finished out of the money two starts back then was beaten 7 lengths when tenth over 7f at Gold Coast eight days ago. Likely improver with strong prospects. AS EXPECTED (11) finished fifth last time out over 7f on turf at Gold Coast, beaten 3 lengths. First try on synthetic. Likely to progress from that last run. In the mix. RYLOV (2) hasn't been able to break through for an extended period, the latest effort a sixth over 6f at this track. Likely improver with strong prospects.