CHEVALIER DU FAU (7) is resuming from a spell and usually comes to hand quickly. He is set to carry 51kg after a 4kg claim and likes to race near the speed. A recent trial will have him ready to run a big race. The markets could be your best guide to his chances but we think he has a great chance of taking out the Avoca Cup this year. SAMURAI STAR (4) was a beaten favourite last start after settling back further than was expected off a wide gate. He will race a lot handier to the pace this time from a superior draw and should be right in the finish this time. Follow your money. ALMONTI (3) has finished third twice since a good win at Geelong before that. He has more upside than most in this and looks well-placed to figure in the top 3 again. MISS BARILOCHE (6) cannot be faulted for her consistency and will make full use of the pole position. She drops 5.5kg from her last run and has to be respected. Each-way.