1. Express Raider | Faded to finish seventh last start at Burrumbeet and has plenty of weight. All wins have come when faced with dry ground but still prefer others. |
2. Pueblo | Too far back to be competitive, struggling into sixth 4.1L at Yarra Valley Bm58 over 1500m. Tracked into the race nicely from midfield when holding down third 4L at Stony Creek Bm58 over 1600m Heavy 8. |
3. Rising Archie | Short back-up of six days. Finished three lengths off the winner last start at Stawell. At least a place chance here. |
4. Testa Life | Can't knock the form with two wins from eight attempts this campaign and narrowly beaten at long odds last start at Kerang. Large claim helps. Rough claims. |
5. Cowboy | Struggled so far this preparation and goes up in distance for the first time. Would prefer the sting out of the ground. Seems unlikely. |
6. Chaparral Belle | Surprised punters to win at long odds last start to break maiden at Warrnambool. Should be near the speed in a race without much early pace. Right in this. |
7. Joyce's Honey | Ran on strong to finish on the winner's heels last start at Stony Creek and up in trip. Should run fitter for two previous outings. Consider. |
8. Northanna | In the money last start running third at Kerang and has five placings from eight runs this prep. Up in trip. Place hope. |
9. Stately Star | Short back-up of six days and this campaign's form has left a lot to be desired. Likely to race off the speed. Appears safely held. |