1. Arabisc | Narrowly beaten at long odds last start at Canberra when fresh and drawn the rails. Very well suited by good track. Genuine contender. |
2. Disconcerted | Got the campaign off to a strong start winning when fresh but beaten easily last start at Moruya. Likely to race off the speed. Beautifully placed. |
3. In My Wallet | Won once this prep at Wagga Wagga seven runs back and ran five lengths back from the winner last start at Canberra. Expected to settle off the speed. Expected to be a contender. |
4. Dashing Badger | Won once this prep at Narromine six runs back and a big drop in weight. Up in trip. Needs the breaks. |
5. One More Tipple | 1-1/4 len, lg nk 3rd of 7 (6) $4.00 58.5 Canford Calling, The Towers 1600m Queanbeyan (Bm50) Good(3) Dec 26. 5-1/4 len 7th of 12 (3) $21.00 55.5 Zarafah 1800m Wagga (Bm58) Good(4) Jan 7. |
6. The Diggings | Last start winner to break maiden at Tumut and carries a lot less weight. Has not won in four outings to Queanbeyan before. Unlikely. |
7. Our Celtic Star | Finished fourth last start at Queanbeyan and Michael Heagney not a regular jockey for this trainer. Likely to race off the speed. Looking to others. |
8. Shady Diamond | In the money last start running second at Gundagai but increase in distance may not suit. Drops in weight. Can surprise. |
9. Little Clanga | Ran four lengths back from the winner last start at Queanbeyan and should run fitter for past attempts. Likely to race off the speed. Prefer to watch go around. |
10. Practical Joke | Finished five lengths off the winner last start at Gundagai. Rise in trip and untested at this range. Without a win in four runs at Queanbeyan. Not here. |