1. Lord Whitegate | Resumes from a 13 week spell and prepped well, winning last trial convincingly at this track. Ran fourth at Devonport Synthetic when last first-up. Must respect. |
2. Redollix | Back after 14 week break and first run for a new trainer. Generally strong first-up placing at Bendigo last attempt. Hard to go past. |
3. Gee Gees Buzz | Finished four lengths back last start at Devonport Synthetic and won once this prep at the track two runs back. Claim helps but unlikely. |
4. Dawn Eagle | Back from 23 week spell and undefefeated in two lead-up trials. Generally strong first-up placing at Launceston last attempt. Can threaten. |
5. Dreaming Toronado | Won once this prep at Launceston three runs back and down in trip. Anthony Darmanin a bonus but still unlikely. |
6. Silent Dreamer | Back after 18 week break and placed in Longford trial but could need a few starts to get going. Prefer others. |
7. Queen's The Word | Won at big odds last start to break maiden at Devonport Synthetic when fresh. Well placed. |
8. Dadorable | Placed last start at Devonport Synthetic when fresh but no wins in six past runs at the track. Rates highly with Daniel Ganderton aboard but not in this. |
9. Captain Dave | Faded to finish five lengths off the winner last start at Launceston but takes a 3kg claim. Likely to race on the speed. Sneaky chance. |
10. Gee Gee Real Deal | Finished one and a half lengths off the winner last start at Devonport Synthetic. Drawn perfectly. Has placed in six runs from 12 this campaign. Big chance. |
11. Baheera | |