1. Augusta Power | First start and untrialled. Watch the market. |
2. Plutonium | Never in the race last start at Swan Hill on a soft track and this campaign's form has left a lot to be desired. Cannot entertain. |
3. Girdy's Gesture | First start and has shown potential in trials. Watch early betting. |
4. Squeaky Gate | Placed last start at Murray Bdge when resuming and ran fifth at Strathalbyn when last second-up. Up in trip. Tough to beat. |
5. Ripit Toff | First start for a new trainer and large claim helps. Draws to do no work. Expected to be a contender. |
6. So Silent | Narrowly beaten when heavily backed last start at Port Augusta and has placed twice at the track before. Strong hope. |
7. Born To Run | Pre race incident. Passed fit at barrier. Overraced near 800m 4-3/4 len 9th of 12 (6) $15.80 56.5 Sea Monarch 1300m Awapuni 3yo+ Mdn Slow(7) Dec 11. 3-1/2 len 6th of 9 (7) $6.70 56.5 Littleredcorvette 1200m Otaki 3yo+ Mdn Heavy(11) Dec 17. |
8. Send It | On debut and trialled at Balaklava. Claim should help. Watch the market. |
9. Fluffy Bunny Feet | Returns from eight week let-up and first start for a new trainer. Placed at last trial at this track but still not here. |
10. Juliejuliejilly | Ran fifth last start at Port Augusta. Commands respect. |