1. Dosh | Back from 29 week spell and winner of two when first-up including ran third at Flemington last go. Should look to roll forward. Major contender. |
2. How Womantic | First-up after 29 week spell. Placed at Sandown Hillside when last fresh and won two of four first-up. Placed as a favourite last start at Geelong. Chance. |
3. Falls | Resumes after a spell of 44 weeks and returns to shorter trip. Likely to race on the speed. Hard to get enthused. |
4. Ashford Street | Can't knock the form with two wins from five attempts this campaign and coming off a win at Warrnambool on a heavy track. Won't be far away in the run. Among the main chances. |
5. Fine Dane | In the money last start running third at Sandown Hillside. Likely to race on the speed and has not won at Flemington previously. Chance. |
6. Young Liam | Can't knock the form with three wins from six attempts this campaign and has the speed to overcome a very wide draw. Will likely lead/box seat. Outside hope. |
7. Rock Prophet | Finished seven lengths back last start at Sale when resuming and is yet to salute in four runs this prep. Likely to race just off the speed. Look to others. |
8. Sam's Image | Eased concluding stages 1-1/4 len 4th of 16 (11) $26.00 57.0 Scorched Earth 1100m Caulfield 3yo+ (Bm84) Good(4) Jan 8. 3-3/4 len 5th of 7 (3) $9.00 57.0 Yulong Command 1000m M Valley 3yo+ (Bm78) Good(3) Jan 22. |
9. Huffington | Resumes after spell of 23 weeks and placed in last trial at Traralgon. Very strong resuming winning twice when fresh. One for wider exotics. |
10. Twist Of Fury | Resumes after a 24 week spell and 3kg claim should help. Won two of six as a favourite. Capable of getting into the money. |
11. Whipcracker Way | Placed last start at Sandown Hillside. Won't be far away in the run and claim should help. Expect to be right up there. |
12. Easy Single | Back after 21 week break and resumes well running second at Mildura when last first-up. Won't be far away in the run. Genuine contender. |
13. Winsum | Back after 16 week break and winner of three when first-up including a win at Racing.com Park last go. Craig Williams has had success aboard previously. One for the multiples. |