1. Major Murphy | In the money last start running second at Muswellbrook and has won two of five on a softer track. Likely to get a nice run behind the speed. Not the worst. |
2. What Could Be | Returns from 11 week let-up and winner of three when first-up including a win at Canterbury last go. Gets a nice run behind a genuine tempo. Capable of getting into the money. |
3. Nosey | Faded to finish eight lengths off the winner last start at Armidale on a soft track and could struggle from a wide barrier draw. Kody Nestor not a regular jockey for this trainer. Looks tested. |
4. Sachello | Began awkwardly len win of 7 (7) $3.50 55.5 Coal Crusher, Saiko 1000m Kembla Grange Hcp (C1) Good(3) Nov 2. Struck interference at start. Weakened in straight 3 len 6th of 12 (2) $8.50 57.0 Shihonka 1200m Rosehill 3yo (Bm68) Good(3) Nov 17. |
5. One Penny | Last start winner at Gunnedah on a soft track when fresh and proven perfromer on a soft track. Likely to race on the speed. Must respect. |
6. Virtuous Miss | Faded to finish seventh last start at Port Macquarie when first up but comes to hand quickly and won at Doomben when last second-up. Should race on the speed. Can get the job done. |
7. Patagonian | Was able to place at long odds last start at Muswellbrook and has two placings from seven runs this prep. Likely to race just off the speed. Forward showing no surprise. |
8. Zakor | Back after 19 week break and placed in Muswellbrook trial. Has won one of three on a softer track. Can get the job done. |
9. Amazing Nicci | Can't knock the form winning two in a row at Nowra and Orange but awkwardly drawn. Looks tested. |
10. Drummin | Got the campaign off to a strong start winning when fresh. Won't be far away in the run and down in distance. Tough to beat. |
11. In A Step | Amongst the placegetters last start running third at Tamworth. Place hope. |
12. Mr Polar | Ran seven lengths back from the winner last start at Muswellbrook and just the one placing this campaign at Wyong. Hard to get enthused. |
13. Heavenly Field | Keen. Checked near 200m 4-1/2 len 5th of 6 (4) $7.50 57.0 Zain's Girl 1000m Goulburn Hcp (C1) Soft(7) April 2. Began awkwardly. Struck interference concluding stages 1-1/2 len 4th of 7 (4) $10.00 55.5 All Girls 1000m Kembla Grange Hcp (C1) Heavy(10) April 16. |
14. Kennywyn | Has two wins from five attempts this campaign but finished sixth last start at Muswellbrook. Wide barrier is a concern. Appears safely held. |