1. And Beyond | Surprised punters to win at long odds at only start at Launceston and looks ready to go following convincing trial win at Longford. Has the speed to overcome drawing the widest barrier. Commands serious thought. |
2. Coronation Keith | Last start winner at only start at Launceston and draws to do no work. Winner at the track before. Big chance. |
3. Le Monde De Lucas | Back from 25 week spell and undefefeated in two lead-up trials. Drops in weight. Knockout hope. |
4. Sellick | Finished in the middle of the pack last start at Launceston and placed at trial since last race 35 days ago. Likely to race on the speed. Place only. |
5. We Need A Star | Back from 26 week spell and comes to hand quickly. Drawn out wide. Not in this. |
6. Magic Khan | First-up after 29 week break and placed in both lead-up trials. Should race on the speed. Look to others. |
7. Akureyri | Faded to finish seventh last start at Devonport when resuming and gets the winkers on for the first time. Won't be far away in the run. Not the worst. |
8. I'm A Floozy | Chased well to just miss last start at Devonport and has two placings from three runs this prep. Should race on the speed. Hard to go past. |
9. Reward Achiever | Faded to finish on the winners' heels last start at Devonport when fresh and placed at Devonport in only second-up attempt. 3kg claim should help. Expect to be right up there. |
10. Valcurl | Placed last start at long odds at Devonport. Likely to get a nice run behind the speed and up 4kg from last run. Look to others. |
11. My Diana | Finished fourth last start at Launceston and a big drop in weight. 3kg claim should help. Outside hope. |
12. Terrific Torri | Resumes after spell of 21 weeks and has trialled at Longford. Resumes well running second at Launceston when last first-up but not in this. |