1. Different Strokes | Taken back from wide barrier. Keen. Held up on straightening 6-1/4 len 8th of 14 (14) $8.00 56.0 Barossa Rosa 1350m Newcastle Hcp (C5) Heavy(8) Mar 26. 2-3/4 len 2nd of 7 (5) $9.00 60.0 Coal Crusher 1200m Warwick Farm 3yo+ (Bm72) Heavy(10) April 27. |
2. Beckford | Taken back from wide barrier 12-1/2 len 7th of 10 (10) $41.00 60.0 Wild Chap 1550m Canterbury 3yo+ (Bm72) Heavy(8) May 4. 10-1/4 len 13th of 16 (9) $81.00 60.5 Eiger 1400m Scone (Bm84) Heavy(9) May 13. |
3. Contributingfactor | Finished nine lengths back last start at Randwick on a heavy track but goes well at Newcastle. Will appreciate the cut in the ground. Strong hope. |
4. Rock The Bells | Resumes after spell of 13 weeks. Winner of last two at Canterbury and Bathurst. Placed in Hawkesbury trial. Solid claims. |
5. Call Me Legend | Short back-up of seven days and in strong form with three wins from seven attempts this campaign. Claim helps. Knockout hope. |
6. Crazy Train | Narrowly beaten as a favourite last start at Wyong on a heavy track and two wins from seven attempts this campaign. Drawn ideally. A good chance. |
7. Dom Tycoon | Placed when unwanted in the betting last start at Kembla Grange and has gone well on a softer track. Large claim helps. Needs the breaks. |
8. Unwavering Faith | Resumes after a 24 week spell and has a place in two trials. Returns to shorter trip. Looks tested. |
9. Dalgarno | First-up after 21 week spell and has shown potential in trials. Generally strong first-up winning at Coffs Harbour last attempt. Rough claims. |
10. Sian | In the money last start running second at Gosford on a heavy track and 3kg claim should help. Chance. |
11. Eve 'N' Ruby | Taken back from wide barrier sht nk win of 7 (5) $5.00 58.5 Bahahaa, Magic Talent 1150m Beaumont F&M (Bm58) Soft(5) Mar 22. Eased near 600m 3-1/4 len 4th of 10 (2) $10.00 58.5 Audette 1280m Muswellbrook (Bm58) Soft(5) April 18. |