INSIST (3) resumed over 4½f at Newcastle last start and was too good for his rivals, scoring by a nose. Fitter for that last hitout and looks sure to be in the finish again. USEAPIN (1) is racing well. Scored at Gosford in a then finished second, beaten a neck, over 5¾f at Randwick Kensington at the latest appearance two weeks ago. Can return to winning form. COUPLES RETREAT (8) is back from a lay-off of five-and-a-half months. Closed last prep with a sixth, beaten 2.5 lengths, over 5f at Moonee Valley. Is lightly raced and looks forward enough after a solid recent trial. Sure to measure up. IOWNA BENZ (5) resumes after a break of five months. Looking to emulate her debut win over 4½f at Newcastle to kick off last prep. Fitter for a fourth in a recent trial over 5¼f at Randwick. One of the genuine hopes in the race.