1. The General | 2-1/4 len 4th of 12 (6) $4.40F 62.5 Hickok 1100m Ballarat 2yo+ (Bm70) Soft(5) May 29. 5-1/4 len 6th of 9 (9) $5.00 53.0 Designer Chef 1200m Caulfield (Bm84) Soft(6) June 25. |
2. Winsum | Finished three lengths off the winner last start at Flemington and racing back from the city. Should run fitter for two previous outings. Among the main chances. |
3. Yulong Knight | Has placed in two runs from five this campaign and ran three lengths back from the winner last start at Swan Hill. Should race on the speed. Appears tested. |
4. Imperial Hilton | Narrowly beaten when heavily backed last start at Swan Hill on a soft track and placed once this prep at Sandown Hillside. Rates highly with Billy Egan retaining the ride. Right in this. |
5. Never Say Nay | Finished strongly to end up midfield last start at Mornington and gets the blinkers on for the first time. Racing back from metro track but not in this. |
6. Rigel Star | Back from 24 week spell and very strong resuming winning twice when fresh. Goes well on a softer track. A winning chance. |
7. Pravro | Chased well to just miss last start at Swan Hill on a soft track when first up and Harry Coffey a bonus. Sneaky chance. |
8. Inner Spirit | Sht hd 2nd of 11 (1) $5.00 59.5 Coolshot 1000m Cranbourne 2yo+ (Bm64) Good(4) May 20. 3/4 len, nose 3rd of 10 (9) $6.50 58.0 Rastelli, Ultimate Edition 1000m Ballarat Synthetic 2yo+ (Bm64) Synthetic June 24. |
9. Smytzer | 5-3/4 len 7th of 9 (7) $10.00 56.0 Philonize 1200m Morphettville 3yo (Bm75) Soft(5) Oct 16. Began awkwardly. Overraced middle stages 9-1/4 len 14th of 16 (14) $61.00 54.0 Bend The Knee 1400m Flemington LR Amanda Elliott Good(4) Nov 6. |
10. Royal Dress | Last start winner at Swan Hill when first up and has run well in these conditions. Likely to race on the speed. Knockout hope. |