1. Our Sonny Boy | Finished two lengths off the winner last start at Devonport Synthetic and without a win in three runs at the track. Drawn ideally. Not the worst. |
2. Uruguay | On a seven day back-up and has struggled so far this preparation. Not in this. |
3. Egao | Amongst the placegetters last start running third at Launceston on a soft track and has two placings from three runs this prep. Must respect. |
4. Eight Margaritas | Only just missed last start, finishing half a length back from the winner at Devonport Synthetic when first up and has placed three times at the track before. Up in journey. Beautifully placed. |
5. Gold Gown | Still a maiden after 10 starts and ran four lengths back from the winner last start at Devonport Synthetic when resuming. Has not won at the track previously. Prefer others. |
6. Runs Like Water | First start and won one of three trials. Erica Byrne Burke has a strike rate of 30% for this trainer. Market as guide. |
7. Shammgod | Came on to finish midfield last start at Devonport Synthetic and has five placings from 11 runs this prep. Likely to race off the speed. Can get the job done. |
8. Silent Love | Has placed in two runs from eight this campaign and placed twice at Devonport Synthetic but been unable to get a win. Place hope. |
9. Silver Persuasion | Has placed in three runs from five this campaign but faded to finish fifth last start at Devonport Synthetic. Should race on the speed. Must respect. |
10. Geegees Hisword | Never in the race last start at Launceston on a soft track and should run fitter for past attempts. Seems unlikely. |
11. Page | |
12. Pop A Honda | |
13. Silleact | |