MONKHANA (10) was a big improver first-up in her second Australian prep, making very light work of her rivals at Hawkesbury. Ran strong time and gets in well at the weights with the rise in grade. Can repeat the dose. ART VOLANT (2) was an eye-catcher last start in a Prov/Midway qualifier, launching late to grab third. Strips rock-hard fit for this and is drawn kinder with Lloyd sticking. Warrants serious consideration. AUNTY RENE (5) returns and looks to have come back in sharp order on the back of two smart Randwick trials. 2kg claimer in Wadick goes on to get her in well at the weights. Can feature at big odds. MAKENA (3) also resumes and sets up nicely with McDonald piloting from the inside pillar. Likely to feature.