1. American Russ | Let-up for eight weeks and placed in four of four at Swan Hill before. Has placed in four runs from seven this campaign. Expect to be right up there. |
2. Escalade | Dwelt at start (2L). Keen. Hampered near 1000m 5-1/4 len 5th of 9 (4) $3.40 57.0 Sea Witness 1050m Oakbank 3yo+ Mdn Good(4) Mar 28 (2021). |
3. Mr Scorefield | Never in the race last start at Ballarat Synthetic and placed when fresh. Commands respect. |
4. New York Winter | First-up after 21 week spell and has run in nine races without placing. Could need a few starts to get going. Looking elsewhere. |
5. Sur Ronhlo | Back from let-up and has run in seven races without placing. Likely to settle back in the field. Outsider. |
6. Bavarian Lady | 7-3/4 len 8th of 9 (8) $31.00 58.0 Tequila Spirit 1200m Ballarat Synthetic 3yo+ F&M Mdn Synthetic Aug 5. |
7. Beach Street | Faded to finish five lengths off the winner last start at Mildura and gets the blinkers on for the first time. Just the one placing this campaign at Mildura. Not keen. |
8. Geez Louise | First start and untrialled. Drawn ideally. Watch the market. |
9. Live Life Loud | Ran fifth last start at Echuca and well drawn. Should run fitter for two previous outings. Rough claims. |
10. Our Sparkles | Finished eighth last start at Warracknabeal and gets the blinkers on for the first time. Concern is the wide barrier. Unlikely. |
11. Shamrock Clover | Finished nine lengths back at only start at Warracknabeal. This looks too strong. |
12. Chester Warrior | Couldn't hold on and just missed at only start at Caulfield on a soft track. Racing back from the city. Rates a long way in front. |
13. Wet 'N' Dry | First start and racing without trial. Concern is the widest barrier. Watch the market. |
14. Mallee Maid | First starter and untrialled. Wide barrier is a concern. Watch betting. |