1. Mister McIlroy | Finished at the rear last start at Taree when fresh and up in journey. Ran fifth at Newcastle when last second-up. Not keen. |
2. Old Timing Man | Faded to finish five lengths off the winner last start at Taree on a heavy track and without a win in three runs at Coffs Harbour. Should race on the speed. Seems unlikely. |
3. Star of Harada | Has placed in two runs from five this campaign and blinkers come off. Large claim helps. Genuine contender. |
4. Invictus Felix | Finished six lengths back last start at Grafton on a soft track. Likely to get a nice run behind the speed. Right in this. |
5. Nistelrooy | Finished eight lengths back last start at Coffs Harbour but goes well on a softer track. 4kg claim should help but unlikely. |
6. Freya's Cloak | Amongst the placegetters last start running second at Coffs Harbour. Likely to race on the speed and should run fitter for past attempts. Should fight out the finish. |
7. Crowned Empress | Finished worse than midfield last start at Taree on a heavy track when fresh but a track specialist winning twice at Coffs Harbour. Should race on the speed. Place hope. |
8. Thisland Is Myland | Just missed when heavily backed last start at Sunshine Coast on a soft track when fresh. Major contender. |
9. Ambridge | Finished worse than midfield last start at Grafton when fresh and has not won at Coffs Harbour previously. Generally strong second-up winning at Lismore last second-up attempt but prefer to watch go around. |
10. Fermanagh Lad | Has placed in two runs from three this campaign and takes a 3kg claim. Has placed twice at Coffs Harbour before. Not the worst. |
11. Full Press | First-up after 14 week break and placed at last trial at this track. Generally strong first-up. Not the worst. |
12. Capannello | 11-1/2 len 10th of 12 (9) $26.00 57.5 Zoom Outcome 1006m Port Macquarie (Bm58) Heavy(9) June 2. Raced wide with cover 3-1/4 len 5th of 12 (9) $41.00 56.0 Ronny Rock Art 1012m Coffs Harbour E&G (Bm58) Soft(7) June 17. |