1. Cockney Crew | Let-up and gets the blinkers on for the first time. Trial win in the 49 days since last race adds confidence but still not in this. |
2. Friaresque | Let-up and won once this prep at Ascot four runs back. four from five wins have been in the dry. Genuine claims. |
3. Mackenzie Brooke | Resumes after spell of 21 weeks and has shown potential in trials. Ran second at Belmont when last first-up. Looks tested. |
4. That's Funny Az | Last start win at Ascot took streak to three in a row and has very strong form at the track. Go well. |
5. Adornment | Resumes after a 14 week spell and down in distance. William Pike has a strike rate of 28% for this trainer. Expect to be right up there. |
6. Mankind | On a seven day back-up. Finished midfield last start at Ascot and up in distance. Each-way claims. |
7. Bogart | Has won at Pinjarra Park and placed once this campaign. Placed last start at Ascot. All wins have come when faced with dry ground. Leading chance. |
8. My Greek Boy | Short back-up of seven days and drawn the rails. Won once this prep at Albany four runs back. Place only. |
9. Uncle Lino | Winner despite being unwanted in the betting last start at Pinjarra Park when fresh and running 6kg lighter than last start. Has not won at Ascot previously. Looking to others. |