1. Smart Image | Midfield, rail, drove hard late to score top win 0.4L at Canterbury Park Bm72 over 1250m. Restrained back, made up fair ground solid effort 4.9L at Kensington Bm78 over 1300m Heavy 8. Nicely placed by trainer here. |
2. Starla | Midfield, wide, big outside sprint home, good run 2.5L at Royal Randwick F&M Bm88 (87). Midfield, rail, drove home hard late just missed 2.5L at Royal Randwick F&M Bm78. Down in grade and has a great distance record (4:2-0-1). |
3. Bluff 'N' Bluster | Last start winner at long odds at Randwick on a soft track and in strong form with two wins from six attempts this campaign. Has won three of four on a softer track. Sneaky chance. |
4. Rabbit Clause | Finished fifth last start at Canterbury on a soft track and gets the blinkers back on. Has gone well on a softer track. A good chance. |
5. Terrace House | Finished a neck back from the leader last start at Randwick and won two of five with the sting out of the ground. Won all previous races as a favourite. Hard to hold out. |
6. Blaze A Trail | Resumes from a 28 week spell. Looking for a hatrick after winning two in a row at Newcastle and Hawkesbury. In good shape from recent trial successes. Sneaky chance. |
7. Bazooka | Came on to finish midfield last start at Gosford on a heavy track when fresh and this will be much easier. Ran second at Randwick when last second-up. Knockout hope. |
8. Shaik | Strong finishing effort to win last start at Warwick Farm on a soft track and has placed twice at Rosehill before. Tends to go well on a softer track. Right in this. |
9. Saas Fee | Finished fifth last start at Warwick Farm and just the one placing this campaign at Warwick Farm. Not in this. |
10. Count De Rupee | Ridden positively but didn't run on in the straight for fifth 6.6L at Wyong Mm3&4Yo over 1200m Soft 6. Eased back, came widest, hit the line well 1.9L at Kensington 3Y Bm72 over 1300m Heavy 8. |
11. Jack The Lad | Slow to begin, drove hard late to score top win 0.2L at Warwick Farm 3Y Mdn over 1400m. Vet exam revealed gelding to be slow to recover 7.2L at Warwick Farm Bm72 over 1600m. |
12. Tycoonist | Has won at Canterbury and placed once this campaign. Finished in the middle of the pack last start at Randwick. Drops in weight. Capable of getting into the money. |
13. Sahra | Last start winner at Wyong and has run well on a soft track. Draws to do no work. Hard to beat. |
14. Satin Ruby | Slow out last, never comfortable on heavy going 10.2L at Warwick Farm 3&4Y Bm64 over 1400m Heavy 9. Caught the eye storming home for second from back in the field 0.3L at Newcastle Bm64 over 1300m Soft 5. Warrants respect with second-up stats. |