1. Exceltic | First-up after 36 week spell and fitter for Warwick Farm trial. Proven first-up winning three from seven when fresh and won at Kensington last go. Place hope. |
2. Lancaster Bomber | Faded to finish eighth last start at Randwick on a heavy track and blinkers come off. Has placed in four runs from nine this campaign. Winning chance. |
3. Nikohli Beagle | First-up after 17 week break and placed in last trial at Warwick Farm. Proven first-up runner winning in three of four attempts including a win at Kensington last try. Needs the breaks. |
4. McCormack | Back from let-up and proven first-up runner winning in three of eight attempts. Down in distance. Looking elsewhere. |
5. Monte Ditto | Finished strongly to end up midfield last start at Kensington and likes the cut in the ground. Has not won in four outings to Randwick before but still should fight out the finish. |
6. Prince Invincible | Faded to finish fifth last start at Canterbury but claim should help. Should run fitter for two previous outings. Forward showing no surprise. |
7. Pandora Blue | Faded to finish ninth last start at Randwick but won four of six as a favourite. Commands respect. |
8. Conrad | Back after 34 week break and looks ready to go on recent trial performances. Generally strong first-up placing at Kensington last attempt. Strong claims. |
9. Rifles | Surprised punters to win at long odds last start at Canterbury but widest barrier is a concern. Sam Clipperton not a regular jockey for this trainer. One for wider exotics. |
10. Don Luigi | Has two wins from nine attempts this campaign. Should race on the speed. Expect to be right up there. |
11. Moralist | Back from 22 week spell and placed in both trials. Proven first-up winning two from six when fresh. Not out of it. |
12. Lepreezy | Ran five lengths back from the winner last start at Canterbury when fresh and won three of five with the sting out of the ground. Proven second-up runner winning in four of six attempts. Can surprise. |
13. Just Field | Ran four lengths back from the winner last start at Randwick. Likely to get a nice run behind the speed and no wins in six past runs at the track. Look to others. |
14. Twice As Special | Kept chasing and just missed last start at Kensington. Has two placings from three runs this prep. Expected to settle just off the speed. Can surprise. |
15. True Valentine | |
16. Freddie Eddie | |
17. Symo's Girl | |