1. Apache Chase | Last start winner at long odds at Eagle Farm. Has good early speed. Draws to do no work and expect to lead. Place hope. |
2. Our Playboy | Ran 12th last start at Eagle Farm but rates well in these conditons. Likely to get a nice run behind the speed. Unlikely. |
3. Away Game | Finished a neck back from the leader last start at Doomben when first up. Has trialled and won since last race 28 days ago. Likely to race on the speed. Must respect. |
4. Yes Baby Yes | Finished worse than midfield last start at Eagle Farm when fresh but rates well in these conditons. Widest barrier is a concern. Prefer to watch go around. |
5. Amish Boy | Faded to finish eighth last start at Randwick when first up and blinkers come off. Placed at trial in 21 days since last race. Knockout hope. |
6. Shooting For Gold | Short back-up of seven days and two wins from three attempts this campaign. Ben E Thompson has a strike rate of 31% for this trainer. Not the worst. |
7. Kavak | Short back-up of seven days and two wins from six attempts this campaign. Should race on the speed. Not keen. |
8. Aim | Finished sixth last start at Randwick when fresh and concern is the wide barrier. Generally strong second-up but still seems unlikely. |
9. Safework | Ran 10th last start at Eagle Farm. Should get a nice run behind a genuine early tempo and has not won at Gold Coast previously. Cannot entertain. |
10. Magic Conqueror | Can't knock the form with three wins from eight attempts this campaign and likes the cut in the ground. Rates highly with Larry Cassidy back on board. One for wider exotics. |
11. Mishani Fraudster | On a seven day back-up and no wins in four past runs at Gold Coast. Likely to race on the speed. Hard to have. |
12. Forbidden Love | Placed in the Empire Rose Stakes this campaign and coming off a win at Gosford on a heavy track. Won't be far away in the run. Should go well. |
13. Isotope | Had dream run but them away with ease, classy 3L Mode Plate Listed over 1200m. Behind midfield, big outside sprint, good win 0.2L Gold Edition Listed over 1200m. |
14. Smart 'N' Sexy | Scratched. |
15. Gotta Kiss | Ran as favourite last start and placed at Eagle Farm but has two placings from three runs this prep. Likely to get a nice run behind the speed. Commands serious thought. |
16. Lady Banff | Scratched. |
17. Redoute's Image | On a seven day back-up and has two placings from three runs this prep. Carrying more weight. Prefer others. |
18. Starosa | Finished midfield last start at Eagle Farm and has run well with the sting out of the ground. Won once this prep at Doomben three runs back. Prefer to watch go around. |
19. Boomnova | Kicked clear for the easiest of wins after leading 2.3L at Doomben Cl1 over 1200m. Sat just behind the leaders and held on to win 0.1L at Aquis Park Gold Coast 3Y Hcp over 1200m Soft 6. |
20. Ellsberg | Dominant front running ride, excellent win 4.3L at Rosehill Gardens 3&4Y Bm72 over 1500m. Wide no cover early, superb effort considering 1.8L at Royal Randwick Bm78 over 1400m Soft 5. |
21. Oscar Zulu | Settled midfield, drove hard late to score top win 0.2L at Rosehill Gardens 3Y Bm72 over 1300m. Sensational run for third after positioning so far back in the running 3L Vo Rogue 3Y-Sw Group 3 over 1400m. |