Just Ken had no luck on debut at Gosford but certainly bounced back in a big way at his second start.
The son of Feral Franky was slow away from box 2 over this course and distance but mustered speed quickly to find the front and dash clear in a scintillating 18.22 seconds.
He looks like he’s still working out what the chasing caper is all about which is scary for his rivals.
Box 7 will allow him to build into the race and hopefully find the front on the bend.
Opal Emgrand had been racing well over shorter trips including a win three starts back over 324m here but went to another level when stepping up to this course and distance last start.
The Luke Azzopardi-trained bitch flew out of box 6 to lead into the first turn and was never headed, racing away for a six length win in 30.27 seconds.
She’ll benefit from the experience and can run quicker here.
In her favour is the vacant box to her immediate inside.
Rema’s Amethyst takes on this distance for the first time but given the way he won last start over 401m here then she’ll love it.
The daughter of Feral Franky powered through the middle stages to find the front and charge home in a slick 22.64 seconds.
With the increase in distance, she can lead this field.
Player One returns to the races for the first time since finishing seventh in the Ladbrokes Bidgee Cup Final at Wagga.
The daughter of Good Odds Harada raced in excellent fashion last preparation that included wins at Richmond over 520m in 29.61 seconds and at Wentworth Park in 29.58 seconds.
This is short of her best distance, but she has the talent to give this a massive shake.