TAKING A RISK is as honest as they come. She finished runner-up for the third time in a row and that last effort was after a break. She should strip fitter and has every chance of notching up her next win. It has been a while since LONELY AS A CLOUD tasted success. As with TAKING A RISK he jumped from the widest draw in his last start and a lot more can be expected, especially if the going isn't soft this time around. SURREAL SONG and ECHOES OF WAR show good pace and must be included in this. Watch out for USHOULDBEDANCING who lost her edge after impressing on debut.