1. Warning | Finished nine lengths off the winner last start at Warrnambool on a heavy track when resuming and a track specialist winning three times at Flemington. Ran 11th at Randwick when last second-up. Place only. |
2. Luncies | Finished 14 lengths off the winner last start at Randwick on a heavy track and has trialled since last race 35 days ago. Has placed in two runs from five this campaign. Rough claims. |
3. Harmysian | Finished in the middle of the pack last start at Sandown Hillside and just the one placing this campaign at Mornington. Appears safely held. |
4. Redjina | On a six day back-up. Amongst the placegetters last start running third at Ballarat and five from seven wins have been in the dry. Not the worst. |
5. Sound Of Cannons | Finished in the middle of the pack last start at Kensington and has three placings from five runs this prep. Drawn perfectly. Outside hope. |
6. English King | Amongst the placegetters last start running second at Flemington. Expected to settle off the speed. Appears safely held. |
7. Snowalot | 26-1/2 len 9th of 32 (18) $29.00 51.5 Buzz 3621m G B - Newmarket 3yo+ Hcp (C2) Good Oct 9. Slowly away. Eased near 50m 5-1/4 len 8th of 11 (2) $21.00 58.0 Detonator Jack 2100m Sandown-Lakeside 3yo+ (Bm78) Soft(7) April 18. |
8. Through Irish Eyes | Has placed in two runs from four this campaign and came on strong when just beaten last start at Caulfield. All two wins have come in the dry. Expect to be right up there. |
9. Horrifying | In the money last start running second at Mornington and all wins have come when faced with dry ground. Likely to settle back in the field. A good chance. |
10. Point Nepean | Can't knock the form winning two in a row at Caulfield and Bendigo. Won all previous races as a favourite. Genuine contender. |
11. Splendiferous | On a seven day back-up. Looking for a hatrick after winning two in a row at Morphettville and Sale. Leading hope. |
12. Zoumon | Finished five lengths off the winner last start at Flemington and blinkers come off for the first time. Won once this prep at Canterbury five runs back. Place. |
13. Turn It Up Tommy | Short back-up of six days. Has won at Kyneton and placed three times this prep. Drawn no favours. Looks tested. |