1. Mr Boomjangles | Back from let-up and can't knock the form winning two in a row at Darwin. Goes well at the track. Not the worst. |
2. Ransom Money | Ran seventh last start at Darwin and no wins in four past runs at the track. Drawn ideally. Forward showing no surprise. |
3. Tycoon Dancer | Resumes after spell of 38 weeks. Placed at Darwin when last fresh and won two of seven first-up. Placed five times at the track but been unable to get a win. Serious player. |
4. Kaptan Apollo | Back from let-up. Narrowly beaten as a favourite last start at Darwin. Winner at the track and placed once this campaign. One for wider exotics. |
5. Torchbearer | Placed in first start this prep and Ms Alice Lindsay has a strike rate of 31% for this trainer. 2kg claim should help. Place chance. |
6. Weapon | Came on strong in the end to win last start at Darwin and all wins have come when faced with dry ground. Beautifully placed. |
7. Autocratic | Disappointed when only placing as favourite last start at Darwin when fresh but has very strong form at the track. Jarrod Todd has a strike rate of 27% for this trainer. Consider. |
8. El Sicario | Winner at Darwin and placed in all other outings this prepearation. Down in distance. Rates highly with Wayne Davis retaining the ride. Commands serious thought. |