1. Kathaire | Back from let-up and a winner at first outing this prep. Likely to race off the speed. Among the main chances. |
2. Mont Genep | Faded to finish seventh last start at Gilgandra on a soft track but large claim helps. Carrying less weight. Expect to be right up there. |
3. Nicola | Last start winner at Warren and in strong form with two wins from nine attempts this campaign. Has the speed to overcome a very wide draw. Leading hope. |
4. Sticks 'n' Stones | Last start winner at long odds at Gilgandra on a soft track when first up. Likely to settle back in the field and carries an extra 2kg from last run. Prefer others. |
5. Wicked Willy | Well beaten but finished strongly last start at Moruya on a heavy track. Has two placings from eight runs this prep. Should race on the speed. One of the main hopes. |
6. Zoutenant | Disappointed when only placing as favourite last start at Gilgandra and concern is the wide barrier. Big decrease in weight from last start. Place hope. |
7. Pallino | Struggled so far this preparation and awkwardly drawn. Should race on the speed. Not here. |
8. Baby Merlin | 4-3/4 len 6th of 8 (2) $8.00 59.5 Call Me Trinity 800m Gilgandra 3yo+ Pic-Trophy Good(4) Jan 1. 3-3/4 len 6th of 8 (4) $41.00 55.0 Praline 1000m Wellington (Bm58) Good(4) Jan 11. |
9. Blinkin Nomore | Unsighted last start at Orange when resuming but goes well on a softer track. Ran seventh at Tambo when last second-up. Not here. |
10. Eye Will | Unsighted last start at Orange when first up but generally strong second-up, still look to others. |
11. Fioravanti | 1-1/2 len 5th of 7 (6) $31.00 55.0 Frozen In Time 1000m Hawkesbury Open Hcp Soft(5) Nov 11. Struck interference near 50m 1-1/2 len 5th of 12 (8) $8.00 55.0 Charlie Chap 1000m Orange (Bm58) Good(3) Nov 20. |
12. Northern Conqueror | 6-3/4 len 8th of 10 (10) $26.00 55.0 Nieces And Nephews 1400m Mudgee (Bm66) Good(4) Dec 4. 1-3/4 len 4th of 12 (6) $5.50 55.0 Sue's Girlfriend 1280m Orange (Bm58) Good(4) Jan 8. |
13. Ready's Queen | Has got off to a poor start this campaign but should improve with fitness and conditions a real condern. Widest barrier is a concern. Not here. |
14. Reason to Smile | Resumes after spell of 13 weeks and has won two of four on a softer track. Rates highly with Kayla Nisbet back on board. Place hope. |
15. Eagleworks | Unplaced in all four runs this prep but down in weight. Awkwardly drawn. Hard to get enthused. |
16. Cat Walk Queen | Came on to finish midfield last start at Orange when first up and ran 11th at Muswellbrook when last second-up. Faces a rise in trip. Outsider. |
17. Settlers | Short back-up of six days and drawn ideally. Goes up slightly in weight. Looking to others. |
18. Hu Hit Hu | 11-1/2 len last of 14 (4) $31.00 56.0 Original Prankster 1100m Wellington (Bm58) Good(4) June 4. Eased near 100m 6-1/4 len 5th of 14 (3) $12.00 55.0 Happiest 1100m Cowra F&M (Bm58) Soft(6) July 11. |