1. Solis Ortus | Has run in 20 races without placing and soft track could be problematic. Up in distance. This looks too strong. |
2. Staying Strong | Has had 20 runs without breaking maiden and has not handled softer tracks well in previous runs. Up in distance. Capable of getting into the money. |
3. Bonjour Blue | Ran four lengths back from the winner last start at Murray Bdge on a soft track and drawn the rails. Must respect. |
4. Italian Redwood | Finished six lengths off the winner last start at Murray Bdge on a soft track and up in journey. Commands respect. |
5. Mardene | Failed to win as a favourite last start at Murray Bdge on a soft track but has three placings from five runs this prep. Up in trip. Hard to beat. |
6. Maurice Road | Faded to finish eight lengths off the winner last start at Mildura on a soft track but still commands serious thought. |
7. Niskie Latanie | Did nothing to threaten last start at Strathalbyn on a soft track and goes up in trip. No wins in four past runs at the track. Hard to get enthused. |
8. Parvani | Finished 10th last start at Murray Bdge on a soft track and has not won at Strathalbyn previously. Up in distance. Needs the breaks. |
9. Porto Rafti | Yet to place in six attempts and ran sixth last start at Murray Bdge. Up in journey. Seems unlikely. |
10. Touch My Heart | Yet to break out of maiden grade after 12 attempts and goes up in trip. This looks too strong. |