1. Tamarack | Has placed in two runs from eight this campaign and proven perfromer on a soft track. Trialled in the 35 days since last run. Must respect. |
2. Buckeye Nation | Short back-up of seven days and is yet to salute in four runs this prep. Looking elsewhere. |
3. Cheners | Only just missed last start, finishing a neck back from the winner at Sale on a heavy track and large claim helps. Won once this prep at Hamilton five runs back. Not the worst. |
4. Tolemac | Last start winner at Hamilton and Ronan Short a bonus. Probably wins |
5. Pueblo | Can't knock the form with two wins from seven attempts this campaign but ran ninth last start at Geelong. Appears safely held. |
6. Onset | Can't knock the form with two wins from 11 attempts this campaign and coming off a win at Sale. 3kg claim should help. Among the chances. |
7. Yulong Rising | Disappointed when only placing as favourite last start at Sale on a heavy track but trial in the 18 days since last run could help. Should run fitter for two previous outings. Should go well. |