EPIC ERNIE (6) had about the mark in recent runs before the latest appearance when he scored by 9 metres over 1 ⁵⁄₁₆m at Yarra Valley. Steps up a level but he is up to the task. OUTRAGEOUS REBEL (5) is back from a break of six-and-a-half months and looks to be right up to the mark following a placing in a recent trial. Will have plenty of admirers. ROBUST EASTON (8) should be ready to peak now after finishing third over 1 ¹⁄₁₆m at this track a week-and-a-half ago. Expect him to give this a real shake. BOLANALONG (4) resumes. Last appeared when a modest seventh over 1m at Menangle nine months ago. Each way value.