1. Into Rio | Finished six lengths back last start at Flemington and up in trip. Struggled so far this preparation. Looking elsewhere. |
2. Paddy Mac | Narrowly beaten as a favourite last start at Geelong on a soft track and up in journey. Should race on the speed. Ideally suited. |
3. Snoano | Yet to break out of maiden grade after 29 attempts and ran sixth last start at Penshurst. Without a win in six runs at Moonee Valley. Place. |
4. Unrealistic | Was able to place at long odds last start at Flemington and five of six wins have come from dry ground. Commands respect. |
5. Muleta | Won once this prep at Cranbourne four runs back and finished strongly to end up midfield last start at Flemington. All two wins have come in the dry. A good chance. |
6. Dance Date | Finished in the middle of the pack last start at Sandown and first try at this distance. Placed in first start this prep. Commands respect. |
7. Kenzee River | Faded to finish a length off the winner last start at Geelong and won once this prep at Geelong two runs back. Dean Holland a bonus but still look to others. |
8. Lucente | Amongst the placegetters last start running third at Mornington and large claim helps. Has not won in five outings to Moonee Valley before. Not in this. |
9. Set Us Free | Resumes from a 25 week spell and will come to hand quickly. Goes down in weight. Not the worst. |
10. Vinaceous | Showed best work late for fifth but the race was well and truly decided 4.4L at Geelong Bm58 over 1400m. Went forward and looked a winning chance before fading late fifth 1.1L at Stony Creek Bm58 over 1700m. Performs well at this track/distance. |
11. Cowboy | No match for rivals and never progressed into the race from midfield 11L at Wangaratta 0 - 58 over 1170m. One-paced to the line and always well back 5.2L at Echuca Bm58 over 1600m. |
12. Written Advice | Coming off a win at Kerang and rates highly with Dean Yendall retaining the ride. Up in distance. Sneaky chance. |