1. Sheikh It | Finished midfield last start at Ascot when first up and gets the blinkers on for the first time. Won at Belmont in only second-up attempt. Can get the job done. |
2. Rosso Tempesta | Faded from front position to finish just off the winner last start at Ascot and won once this prep at the track three runs back. Paul Harvey a bonus. Tough to beat. |
3. Hip Wiggle | On a three day back-up and large claim helps. All two wins have come in the dry. Place hope. |
4. Artie's Jewels | Finished 12th last start at Ascot when resuming and up in trip. Has not won at the track previously. Not in this. |
5. Bombardment | Ran fifth last start at Ascot and won once this prep at Bunbury four runs back. Returns to shorter trip. Outside hope. |
6. Born To Try | On a seven day back-up. Only just missed in driving finish last start at Bunbury and has two placings from four runs this prep. Serious player. |
7. Al Magico | Placed last start at long odds at Pinjarra Park. Likely to race on the speed and all wins have come when faced with dry ground. Forward showing no surprise. |
8. Scintillating | Finished five lengths back last start at Ascot when resuming but all wins have come when faced with dry ground. Up in journey. Not in this. |
9. Simonelly | Finished fourth last start at Ascot and no wins in five past runs at the track. Up in weight. Unlikely. |