1. Aurora's Symphony | Winner of last two at Colac and Warrnambool. Claim should help. Among the main chances. |
2. Jukila | Eased at start. Tightened for room 5-1/2 len last of 10 (9) $51.00 60.0 War Critic 1800m Caulfield 3yo+ (Bm70) Soft(5) Jan 30. 3-3/4 len 5th of 9 (2) $14.00 57.0 Ripcord 2200m Bendigo Marong Cup Good(4) Feb 13. |
3. Resurge | Finished fourth last start at Moonee Valley and draws to do no work. Won once this prep at Murray Bridge 11 runs back. Hard to beat. |
4. Firefree | Slowly away. Stewards queried run. Vetted - no abnormalities 38 len last of 11 (7) $151.00 61.5 Billet Doux 1600m Sale 3yo+ (Bm58) Good(3) Jan 31. 26-1/4 len last of 11 (1) $91.00 61.5 Fintona Queen 2200m Sale 3yo+ (Bm58) Soft(5) Feb 12. |
5. Paris Pike | Strong finishing effort to win last start to break maiden at Sale on a soft track and carrying less weight. Dylan Dunn a bonus. Forward showing no surprise. |
6. Rising Archie | Won once this prep at Ararat two runs back and placed last start at long odds at Warrnambool on a soft track. All two wins have come in the dry. Needs the breaks. |
7. Black Beau Tie | Has placed in two runs from eight this campaign and running 5kg lighter than last start. A winning chance. |
8. Monteferrante | Has won at Gawler and placed twice this campaign. Finished midfield last start at Morphettville. All wins have come when faced with dry ground. Commands respect. |
9. Think Champayne | In the money last start running third at Stony Creek when resuming but first time racing in the city. Big drop in weight but still cannot entertain. |
10. Fintona Queen | Last start winner at Sale and two wins from four attempts this campaign. Rates highly with Ben Allen aboard. Place. |
11. Cheners | Has two wins from six attempts this campaign. Has trialled and won since last race 10 days ago. three of seven wins have come from dry ground. Outside hope. |