PRIDE OF ASHLEIGH (4) is yet to fill a placing in two runs since resuming from a lay-off, the latest when eighth over 7f at Grafton. Will strip fitter and is expected to feature in the finish. JOHNNY BOZ (7) was out of the money two runs back then again missed the frame last start over 1m at Gunnedah, beaten 8 lengths into fourth. Likely improver with strong prospects. REBEL ONE (6) was out of the money two runs back then again missed the frame last start when he settled well back over 1m at Taree, beaten 4.5 lengths into seventh. This is a nice drop in grade so he will be hard to beat. BELLABATOOTA (15) was out of the money two runs back when fresh from a lay-off then again missed the frame last start over 7f at Taree, beaten 6 lengths into ninth. Best efforts measure up so worth another chance.