1. Our Little Ted | Has won at Launceston and placed once this campaign. Has multiple wins at Devonport Synthetic. Expected to settle off the speed. One of the main hopes. |
2. Ethical Dilemma | Back from let-up. Proven first-up winning two from seven when fresh and won at Launceston last go. Expected to settle off the speed. Sneaky chance. |
3. Gee Gee Plane | Winner of last two at Devonport Synthetic and goes well at the track. Not the worst. |
4. Ancona | First-up after 35 week spell and ran in two trials. Proven first-up winning two from two when fresh and won at Devonport Synthetic last go but still not in this. |
5. Artuso | Only just missed last start, finishing a length back from the winner at Devonport Synthetic and goes well at the track. Won once this prep at the track seven runs back. A winning chance. |
6. Warrior Prince | Finished midfield last start at Hobart when first up and Erica Byrne Burke has a strike rate of 30% for this trainer. Won once this prep at Hobart five runs back. Can surprise. |
7. Julius | Narrowly beaten when heavily backed last start at Devonport Synthetic when first up and a track specialist winning twice at the track. Drawn the rails. Strong claims. |
8. Reward Achiever | Resumes after a 15 week spell and fitter for Devonport Synthetic trial. Comes to hand quickly and placed at the track when last first-up. Place. |
9. Border Protection | Won last start at Devonport Synthetic and in strong form with two wins from 12 attempts this campaign. Place. |