1. Lord Vladivostok | Resumes after an 18 week spell and resumes well. Jessica Eaton and Michael Hickmott are a proven combination. At least a place chance here. |
2. Black Syrah | Has two wins from three attempts this campaign and down in distance. Large claim helps. Outside hope. |
3. Enki | Finished midfield last start at Bordertown and has two placings from four runs this prep. Drops in weight. Place only. |
4. Exalted Traveller | Placed as a favourite last start at Gawler. Placed four times at Murray Bridge but been unable to get a win. five of six wins have come from dry ground. Needs the breaks. |
5. Rubble | Last start winner at Murray Bridge and drops 2kg from last run. Won't be far away in the run. Not the worst. |
6. Aten | Won once this prep at Morphettville three runs back and ran 11th last start at Caulfield. Barend Vorster has a strike rate of 28% for this trainer. Should be winning. |
7. Li'l Hank | Has two wins from 10 attempts this campaign and won last start at Gawler. Down in weight. Commands respect. |
8. Tony's Reward | Finished seven lengths back last start at Gawler but placed when fresh. Drawn ideally. Genuine contender. |
9. Heir of Tavistock | Let-up for seven weeks. Strong in winning last start at Morphettville and 3kg claim should help. Sneaky chance. |
10. Hankstar | Won once this prep at Morphettville three runs back and has disappointed in all four starts as a favourite. Running 5kg lighter than last start but still not keen. |
11. Angaston | Just missed when heavily backed last start at Murray Bridge and has two placings from three runs this prep. Goes down in weight. Place chance. |