TWINKLING STAR (3) has put together back-to-back placings, the latest when 1.75 lengths away in third over 6½f at Hawkesbury when she was in the firing line all the way. Perfectly placed and is sure to prove tough to beat. NAVY BUOY (2) is a maiden galloper resuming from a lay-off after finishing fourth over 7½f at Muswellbrook at the latest appearance on January 2. Winner of a recent trial. Likely to be in the finish. PUZZLER (8) was prominent at the bend and finished third last time over 7f at Kembla Grange, beaten 2 lengths. Ideally placed and is sure to take plenty of stopping. EXCESS CAPITAL (7) returns after four months in the paddock. Closed the last campaign with a sixth over 5½f at Canterbury. Ran fourth in a recent trial at Warwick Farm. Can kick off with a bold showing.