1. Ellis Park | Finished eight lengths back last start at Dubbo on a heavy track and wide barrier is a concern. Has struggled in both runs so far this campaign. Prefer to watch go around. |
2. Norman | First start for a new trainer and won once this prep at Newcastle five runs back. Favourably drawn. Forward showing no surprise. |
3. Oakfield Mahogany | Began awkwardly len win of 5 (3) $3.20 56.5 One Way Street, Xpresso 1200m Gosford Hcp (C1) Heavy(10) May 26. 4-1/4 len 5th of 10 (2) $17.00 58.5 Huesca 1300m Warwick Farm 3yo (Bm64) Soft(5) June 13. |
4. Sistrum | Finished worse than midfield last start at Warren on a soft track but claim helps. Placed once this prep at Bathurst but still looks tested. |
5. Vascotto | Narrowly beaten as a favourite last start at Gulgong and has two placings from three runs this prep. Up in trip. Genuine contender. |
6. Senseiche | Won last start at Tamworth and won one of three with the sting out of the ground. Drawn the rails. Serious player. |
7. The Mediator | Returns from six week let-up and placed at trial since last race 42 days ago. Drawn out wide. Forward showing no surprise. |
8. Hampton Cove | Coming off a win at Gulgong and blinkers come off for the first time. Up in trip. Place hope. |
9. Possibly So | Bolted in last start to break maiden at Dubbo and proven on softer tracks. Should run fitter for two previous outings. Leading chance. |
10. The Pres | Won once this prep at Nowra three runs back and drawn no favours. Racing back from the city but hard to get enthused. |
11. Kimmylee | 4 len 7th of 11 (9) $11.00 57.0 Da Nang Star 1400m Mudgee (Bm58) Good(4) Feb 27. 2 len win of 4 (2) $1.80F 68.5 Nicka Narcells, Scruff's Magic 900m Mudgee 3yo+ Pic-Trophy Soft(6) June 18. |
12. Hammoon Sweetheart | Ran four lengths back from the winner last start at Mudgee. Likely to settle back in the field. Not here. |
13. Harley Fat Boy | Finished seventh last start at Dubbo but claim helps. Placed once this prep at Gilgandra but still hard to have. |
14. Distinctive Glory | Hampered at start nk, 1/2 len 3rd of 12 (8) $81.00 55.5 Senseiche, Our Boy Malcolm 1200m Tamworth E&G (Bm58) Soft(5) May 31. Slowly away 6-1/2 len last of 14 (12) $51.00 55.5 Fanz 1300m Scone (Bm58) Good(4) June 14. |
15. Hoffy's Dream | Has placed in four runs from 11 this campaign but has not handled softer tracks well. Wide barrier is a concern. Unlikely. |
16. Bavarian Watts | Ran eight lengths back from the winner last start at Walgett when first up and no wins in eight past runs at Dubbo. Drawn out wide. Looks tested. |
17. Knight Enamoured | 7-1/4 len 4th of 9 (7) $26.00 54.5 Annie's Missile 1200m Parkes (Bm50) Heavy(9) June 11. 3-1/2 len 4th of 5 (1) $13.00 63.5 Georgian Court 1400m Mudgee 3yo+ Pic-Trophy Soft(6) June 18. |
18. Chesty | Amongst the placegetters last start running third at Walgett but no wins in three past runs at Dubbo. Wide barrier is a concern. Hard to get enthused. |