1. Apriano | Faded to finish nine lengths off the winner last start at Launceston and carries an extra 5kg from last run. Has a lot of early speed. Can surprise. |
2. Artuso | Can't knock the form with two wins from 10 attempts this campaign and placed three times at Launceston but been unable to get a win. Drops in weight. Probably wins |
3. Tough Boy | In great form this prep winning twice and placing in all other attempts but placed as a favourite last start at Launceston. Goes well at the track. A good chance. |
4. Maroch | Back after 38 week break and having first start for a new trainer. Winner of two when first-up including ran second at Randwick last go. In with a chance. |
5. Hannah's Song | Winner of three in a row after last start win at Longford and goes well at Launceston. A good chance. |
6. Queen's Needs | First-up after 22 week spell and placed when trialling at Hobart. Down in distance. Look to others. |
7. Zagame | Back from let-up. Ran nine lengths back from the winner last start at Launceston but placed once this prep at the track. Not the worst. |