1. Mr Maestro | Resumes from a 15 week spell and first race for Andrew Forsman. Has run well in these conditions but looking to others. |
2. River Ribble | Narrowly beaten when heavily backed last start at Caulfield and a winner at first outing this prep. Goes well on a softer track. Hard to hold out. |
3. Hafey | Resumes after spell of 23 weeks and winner when on debut at Bendigo. Must be considered. |
4. Blakmax | |
5. Grand Impact | Led throughout for a dominant win at only start at Geelong. Should be winning. |
6. Shambo | Let-up for nine weeks. Won last start to break maiden at Echuca on a heavy track. Should be thereabouts. |
7. Atmosphere | Strong in winning last start to break maiden at Geelong and rates highly with Damien Oliver retaining the ride. Sneaky chance. |
8. Nothing Silly | Finished midfield last start at Geelong and just the one placing this campaign at Flemington. Not in this. |