1. Boris The Blade | Only just missed last start, finishing half a length back from the winner at Hobart. David Pires and Scott Brunton are a proven combination. Should run fitter for two previous outings. Should be right in the finish. |
2. Lord Browning | Returns from six week let-up. Finished seventh at only start at Devonport and awkwardly drawn. Unlikely. |
3. Society Bill | Kept chasing and just missed last start at Hobart. Has two placings from four runs this prep. Likely to race on the speed. Commands respect. |
4. Zotti | First starter and good to go after placing in two trials. Claim should help. Watch the market. |
5. Detour De Horse | Faded to finish 11th at only start at Launceston and carrying more weight. Outsider. |
6. Gee Gee Baracus | Back from 20 week spell and placed when trialling at Longford. Drawn the rails. Winning chance. |
7. He's Our Splashy | First starter and ran in two trials. Concern is the wide barrier. Market as guide. |
8. Mrs Whitten | Coming to a new trainer and has had 10 without breaking maiden. First race at metro level. Not the worst. |
9. Shake Your Tooshy | Kirstin Paterson debutant and placed in both trials. Drawn the widest barrier. Watch early betting. |
10. Bynance | Finished sixth at only start at Hobart and gets the blinkers on for the first time. Up 3kg from last run. Not keen. |
11. Essex | Resumes after spell of 21 weeks. Faded to finish eighth at only start at Devonport but has placed once in two trials but look to others. |
12. Gee Gee Real Deal | Overraced early stages nose, 1/2 nk 3rd of 10 (7) $4.20 56.0 Shanoa, Swift Milou 1100m Hobart 3yo+ Mdn Soft(5) Feb 5. 3/4 len, nk 3rd of 9 (6) $3.30 56.0 Azara, Lake Bled 1100m Launceston 3yo+ Mdn Good(4) Feb 21. |
13. Zaheeli | Resumes after spell of 27 weeks and gets the blinkers on for the first time. Looks primed following successful lead-up trials. Place only. |
14. Zeva Royale | Amongst the placegetters at only start running third at Launceston and gets the winkers on for the first time. Solid claims. |
15. Gee Gee Devonboy | Back from 26 week spell and placed in both trials. Comes to hand quickly and placed at Launceston when last first-up. Knockout hope. |
16. Arjbac | Wide throughout 12-1/4 len 7th of 10 (9) $12.00 57.0 Swingin' George 1100m Hobart 2yo Mdn Soft(5) June 21. 18-1/2 len 7th of 10 (4) $21.00 57.0 Divisor 1350m Devonport Synthetic 2yo Mdn Synthetic July 12. |
17. Gee Royal Swan | 12-1/2 len 13th of 14 (4) $91.00 55.5 Don'tbuckme Off 1200m Hobart 3yo+ Mdn Soft(5) Jan 24. Pulled hard. Wide early, middle stages 9-1/2 len 8th of 10 (4) $81.00 55.5 Amancaya 1200m Hobart 3yo+ Mdn Soft(5) Feb 7. |
18. Lago Approach | 10-3/4 len 10th of 14 (2) $21.00 57.0 Endured 1400m Launceston 3yo+ Mdn Good(4) Jan 20. 8-1/2 len 13th of 14 (12) $51.00 58.0 Crackerjack Lady 1200m Launceston 3yo+ Mdn Soft(5) Feb 10. |
19. Tennessee Too | Rider lost whip 9-1/2 len 8th of 10 (5) $101.00 58.5 Hot Relation 1100m Launceston 3yo+ Mdn Good(4) Jan 20. Shifted out at start 7-1/2 len 12th of 14 (4) $101.00 55.5 Crackerjack Lady 1200m Launceston 3yo+ Mdn Soft(5) Feb 10. |