1. Burnt Patch | Unplaced in all eight runs this prep and faded to finish 14th last start at Sapphire Coast on a soft track. Soft track a concern given previous form. Cannot entertain. |
2. Aurora Florentina | First run for a new trainer and up in journey. Solid claims. |
3. Kataway | Won once this prep at Nowra two runs back and goes up in distance for the first time. 2kg claim should help but still not in this. |
4. Mini Maya | Won once this prep at Moruya two runs back and ran eighth last start at Sapphire Coast on a soft track. Rates highly with Robyn Freeman retaining the ride. Solid claims. |
5. Miss Horsbro | Faded to finish nine lengths off the winner last start at Warren on a soft track and up in journey. Won once this prep at Wagga two runs back. Rough claims. |
6. Epizeel | Short back-up of seven days and still a maiden after 25 starts. Conditions a real concern. Appears tested. |
7. Auspicious Cloud | Got the campaign off to a strong start winning when fresh and rates well on a softer track. Rates highly with Amy McLucas retaining the ride. At least a place chance here. |
8. Spellz | Short back-up of six days. Finished eighth last start at Kembla Grange and won once this prep at Goulburn three runs back. Should be right in the finish. |
9. Fortivaci | Finished worse than midfield last start at Wyong. Place hope. |
10. Poker Dice | Has run in six races without placing and goes up in trip. Expected to settle off the speed. Not here. |
11. Raven Scout | Short back-up of five days and has run in 10 races without placing. Goes up in distance for the first time. Seems unlikely. |