1. Hiemal | Strong in winning last start at Pioneer Park when resuming. Won't be far away in the run and rates highly with Wayne Kerford retaining the ride. Leading hope. |
2. Masterati | First race for Nicole Bruggemann. Has a lot of early speed and drops 2kg from last run. Among the main chances. |
3. Radio Room | Resumes after spell of 23 weeks and has won four times at Pioneer Park before. Generally gets back. Not in this. |
4. Testino | Amongst the placegetters first two attempts this prep and came on strong when just beaten last start at Darwin. Carrying less weight. Can figure. |
5. Alvin Purple | Resumes after spell of 17 weeks and generally strong first-up winning at Pioneer Park last attempt. All wins have come when faced with dry ground. Must respect. |
6. Brazilliant | Ran one and a half lengths back from the winner last start at Pioneer Park when fresh. Gets the winkers on for the first time. Proven second-up winning two from six when fresh and winning at the track last go but cannot entertain. |
7. Silent Ice | Back from 14 week spell and winner of one when first-up including ran second at Pioneer Park last go. Up in weight. Not in this. |