1. Fenerbache | Ran fifth last start at Inverell and won once this prep at Coffs Harbour three runs back. Drawn ideally. Commands respect. |
2. Leica Kite | Faded to finish six lengths off the winner last start at Taree on a heavy track and blinkers come off for the first time. Wide barrier is a concern. Chance. |
3. Raglan | Short back-up of three days and takes a 3kg claim. Won once this prep at Gunnedah two runs back. Capable of getting into the money. |
4. Rebel Tantrum | Unplaced in all six runs this prep and finished eighth last start at Stony Creek. Won't be far away in the run. Not out of it. |
5. Rock Pearl | Back from let-up. In the money last start running third at Ipswich and has three placings from 10 runs this prep. Can get the job done. |
6. Terzo Millennio | Coming off a win at Gilgandra and carrying less weight. All wins have come when faced with dry ground. Not out of it. |
7. Vladking | Faded to finish 10 lengths off the winner last start at Gilgandra and could struggle from widest barrier draw. Likely to race on the speed. This looks too strong. |
8. Intercept | On a seven day back-up. Faded to finish sixth last start at Muswellbrook and won once this prep at Armidale four runs back. One of the main hopes. |
9. Suvero | Got the campaign off to a strong start winning when fresh but never in the race last start at Inverell. Carrying more weight but a winning chance. |
10. Blue Velvet | Short back-up of six days and won once this prep at Mudgee two runs back. Likely to settle back in the field. Probably wins |
11. Hayley's Lightning | Finished four lengths off the winner last start at Gilgandra on a soft track and won once this prep at Coonamble four runs back. Rise in weight. Seems unlikely. |
12. Lunar Lustre | 3-1/4 len 4th of 10 (4) $8.00 55.0 Magic Mystery 1388m Goondiwindi Hcp (Cl B) Good(4) Dec 5. 1/2 len, 3/4 len 3rd of 7 (5) $8.00 55.0 Al Guns A Dancer, St Luke 1450m Quirindi (Bm50) Good(4) Dec 26. |
13. Nardini Song | On a five day back-up and is yet to salute in nine runs this prep. Goes up in weight. Prefer to watch go around. |
14. Creme De Vin | Finished strongly to end up midfield last start at Gilgandra. Likely to settle back in the field and up in weight. Look to others. |