1. Tibetan | On a seven day back-up. Came on to finish towards the front last start at Murray Bridge when fresh and up in distance. Perfectly placed. |
2. Divanation | Returns from seven week let-up and trial win in the 49 days since last race adds confidence. Barend Vorster and Tony McEvoy are a proven combination. Hard to hold out. |
3. Raise an Army | Came on to finish midfield last start at Murray Bridge and up in journey. Carries a lot less weight. Genuine contender. |
4. Zoulah | Faded to finish seven lengths off the winner last start at Flemington but has two placings from three runs this prep. Carrying less weight. Commands serious thought. |
5. Mount Madeira | Won once this prep at Echuca five runs back and drops 7kg from last run. Takes a 3kg claim. Knockout hope. |
6. The Great Martini | Can't knock the form with two wins from six attempts this campaign but never in the race last start at Bordertown. Running 7kg lighter than last start but still prefer others. |
7. Wicked Rhythm | Never in the race last start at Murray Bridge when resuming and up in distance. Ran fifth at Clare when last second-up. Cannot entertain. |
8. It's Magic | Surprised punters to win at long odds last start at Murray Bridge and drops 5.5kg from last run. Drawn the rails. Place chance. |
9. Rising Thunder | Won last start at Murray Bridge and running 5kg lighter than last start. Up in trip. Place only. |
10. Solaazem | Finished seventh last start at Warrnambool and won once this prep at Horsham two runs back. Carrying less weight. Can surprise. |
11. Sharply Attired | Has placed in three runs from five this campaign but concern is the wide barrier. Up in distance. Appears safely held. |
12. Hobo Bob | Placed last start at Murray Bridge but has not won at the track previously. All wins have come when faced with dry ground but still looking elsewhere. |