1. Anglian | Back from 18 week spell and ran 10th at Geelong when last first-up. Likely to race on the speed in a race with minimal pressure expected. At least a place chance here. |
2. Mischievous Lad | Came on to finish just behind midfield last start at Cranbourne on a soft track and won once this prep at Echuca two runs back. Claim should help but cannot entertain. |
3. Chich's Spirit | Raced three wide 1-1/4 len 4th of 11 (10) $5.00 61.5 Night Hussler 1400m Cranbourne 3yo+ (Bm58) Good(3) Dec 10. Began awkwardly. Raced below expectations. Rider concerned with action 3-1/2 len 6th of 11 (2) $4.00 61.5 Haystacks Calhoun 1112m Kyneton 2yo+ (Bm58) Soft(7) May 9. |
4. Lord Almighty | Winner at Moe and placed twice this prep. Finished midfield last start at Bairnsdale on a heavy track. Leading hope. |
5. Valley Of Hearts | Finished midfield last start at Bairnsdale on a heavy track and has not handled softer tracks well. No wins in three past runs at Moe. Not out of it. |
6. Juice Box | Last start winner to break maiden at Bairnsdale on a heavy track and Jake Duffy has had success aboard previously. Cannot rule out. |
7. Ever Loved a Woman | Came on to finish midfield last start at Moe when fresh and likes the cut in the ground. Generally gets back. Not here. |
8. Gotta Pulse | Back from 30 week spell and blinkers come off for the first time. Should be near the speed in a race without much early pace. Prefer to watch go around. |
9. Kyla | Won once this prep at Bendigo two runs back and beaten by eight lengths last start at Pakenham Synthetic. Patrick Moloney has had success aboard previously. Forward showing no surprise. |
10. Ryan's Girl | Finished strongly to end up midfield last start at Bairnsdale on a heavy track and has two placings from five runs this prep. At least a place chance here. |
11. Unhinched | Faded to finish eight lengths off the winner last start at Moe on a heavy track when first up and ran fifth at Yarra Valley when last second-up. This looks too strong. |