OUTBACK CRUMPET (4) was seven weeks between runs before her effortless win over 1450m at Quirindi last start. Tackling a better race today but she drops 4.5kgs, strips fitter, and will enjoy the extra trip. No reason she cannot get the job done again. KING CORNELIUS (1) has won two on the trot, both in BM58 races over the mile at this circuit. Bolted in two back then shouldered 60.5kgs last time and had to dig deep. Has a big task from a wide alley under an even bigger weight today but he is difficult to overlook. MELLENCAMP (3) appreciated the return to country racing when a narrow winner over 1500m at Muswellbrook recently. Getting up in the weights but sure to be thereabouts again. HYPOTHERMIA (7) came from well back to finish 1.9 lengths behind King Cornelius here last start. Deep into her prep but continues to measure up so don't leave her out. RAPID OUTLAW (2) improved sharply last time at Inverell when second-up. Down in grade and strips fitter, worth including.