1. Honky Tonk Rio | Returns from seven week let-up and has the speed to overcome a very wide draw. Placed at trial in 53 days since last race. Outside hope. |
2. Beowulf | First start and fitter for Strathalbyn trial. Watch betting. |
3. French Horn | Ran sixth last start at Port Augusta. Should race on the speed. Appears safely held. |
4. Voodoo Moon | Placed last start at Port Augusta but awkwardly drawn. This looks too strong. |
5. Warrandyte Road | Has placed in two runs from five this campaign and in the money last start running third at Strathalbyn on a soft track. Expect to be right up there. |
6. Just Jazz | Back from 25 week spell and trialled at Murray Bdge. 2kg claim should help. Commands respect. |
7. Londres | Finished in the middle of the pack last start at Strathalbyn on a soft track and should run fitter for past attempts. Should go well. |
8. Red Roof | A 15 start maiden and finished eighth last start at Strathalbyn on a soft track. Likely to settle back in the field. Forward showing no surprise. |
9. Rosay Monet | 5-3/4 len 7th of 11 (8) $81.00 57.5 Bella Soo 1350m Strathalbyn 2yo+ F&M Mdn Soft(5) April 20. 11-3/4 len 10th of 12 (1) $26.00 56.0 Amber Haze 1396m Port Augusta 2yo+ Mdn Good(3) May 13. |
10. Rouge Renarde | Amongst the placegetters last start running third at Oakbank when first up and has four placings from 12 runs this prep. Likely to settle back in the field. Expect to be right up there. |
11. Bold Eagle | Beaten easily at only start at Murray Bdge but drawn ideally. 2kg claim should help but still looking elsewhere. |
12. Goulburn River | Finished seventh last start at Strathalbyn when resuming and this campaign's form has left a lot to be desired. Ran seventh at Morphettville Parks in only second-up attempt. Not here. |
13. Shez Betty | Faded to finish four lengths off the winner last start at Oakbank on a soft track and big drop in distance. Likely to race off the speed. Ideally suited. |
14. Aesculus | 9-3/4 len 10th of 13 (7) $51.00 54.0 Tijuana 1400m Flemington LR Anzac Day Stks Good(4) April 25. 12-3/4 len last of 11 (5) $151.00 55.5 Twin Stars 1400m Morphettville Parks G3 Sires Produce Good(4) May 14. |
15. Serbian Prince | Disappointing last start at Gawler. Expected to settle off the speed and should run fitter for past attempts. Not in this. |