1. Battle Hero | Faded to finish seventh last start at Ascot when first up but proven second-up runner winning in two of eight attempts. Carrying more weight. Place. |
2. Flow | Let-up. Faded to finish ninth last start at Ascot and won once this prep at Belmont 10 runs back. One of the main hopes. |
3. Silentz | Resumes from a long 94 week spell and first race for Lindsey Smith. Has a place in two trials. Outside hope. |
4. Candlelight Star | On a seven day back-up and is yet to salute in five runs this prep. Has not won at Mount Barker previously. This looks too strong. |
5. Diablerie | On a seven day back-up and two wins from 12 attempts this campaign. Rates highly with Kyra Yuill back on board. Forward showing no surprise. |
6. Echo Effect | Last start winner at long odds at Albany and two wins from three attempts this campaign. Rates highly with Ms Carleen Hefel aboard. Will take a power of beating. |
7. Flower of Scotland | Ran 12th last start at Pinjarra Park but down in weight. Drawn perfectly. Go well. |
8. Freo | Disappointing last start at Pinjarra Park but goes down in weight. Widest barrier is a concern. Appears tested. |
9. Little Punga | Short back-up of seven days. Faded to finish 11th last start at Albany and no wins in five past runs at Mount Barker. Look to others. |
10. Potent Secret | Laid in in straight nose win of 7 (4) $4.20F 57.0 Sir Snugalot, Transgressor 1200m Mt Barker 3yo+ (Bm70+) Good(3) Dec 31. 3-3/4 len 5th of 13 (13) $31.00 55.5 Echo Effect 1230m Albany 2yo+ (Bm72+) Good(4) Jan 10. |
11. Skinnen Tins | Narrowly beaten as a favourite last start at Pinjarra Park and has two placings from four runs this prep. All wins have come when faced with dry ground. Among the main chances. |
12. Tawny Pete | Back from 19 week spell and drops in weight. four from five wins have been in the dry. In with a chance. |