Backed aggressively at Randwick last start when narrowly beaten. He brings metropolitan quality and the stable is in top form. This distance on soft ground suits his patient racing style. Expect a powerful finish.

Consistent performer with four placings from five runs this campaign. He fought on for second at Newcastle and is battle-hardened. The soft track will not trouble him. Major danger.

Already proven on a heavy surface at this venue, finishing third. Two placings this prep and she gets in with a light weight. Value contender for exotic plays.

Resumes after a 19-week freshen-up but tuned up with a sharp trial placing. The barn has an excellent fresh record. She maps to sit just off the speed and strike late.

Only narrowly missed last start at Nowra and has been racing with genuine purpose. Two placings from four runs this preparation. Race-fit and strong through the line.

Debutant from a powerful stable. Recent barrier work suggests natural speed. Could surprise at a price if she handles the soft going.

Two placings from three runs this campaign and only missed by three lengths at Parkes in a stronger race. Trained by a leading provincial stable, he’s perfectly placed here and can dominate late.

Let-up for six weeks and placed at Newcastle in a competitive race. He has the fitness to run out the 1400m strongly and possesses early speed to offset the wide draw.

Only start at Bathurst was full of merit, finishing two lengths from the winner. He comes from an astute camp and is likely to improve sharply. Each-way contender.

Dominant front-running victory last time at this track. Trained at an astute stable that knows how to place them. He maps for a soft lead again and could prove hard to run down.

Resuming from a 42-week break but was heavily backed at Riccarton Park before a narrow defeat. He performs well on wet ground and should wind up late.

Winner at Kembla Grange and placed this prep. He’s a consistent type who will appreciate the step up to 1500m.

Yet to miss a place in three starts, displaying sharp gate speed and tenacity. On soft ground she looks extremely fit and has the tactical advantage. The one to beat.

First starter but the yard has a strike-rate with debutants. Recent trials have been smooth and she looks athletic. Could run a big race fresh.

Placed when fresh and will strip fitter. Has shown enough early pace to be in the finish. Each-way claims.

Returns to provincial class after metropolitan efforts. Nacim Dilmi’s charge has class edge and the 1300m is ideal. Should prove too strong if he brings his best.

Resumed with a dominant maiden win at Scone, showing excellent acceleration. That win suggested he’s ahead of his rating. Big chance again.

Won at Moruya and has been in the money in all other runs this prep. Consistent and can fill a slot.

Rail draw is a massive advantage on soft ground. He’s got tactical speed and a great record when fresh. Very hard to hold out from that alley.

First-up winner at Parkes with authority. Strong camp and has a sharp fresh record. He’ll be closing hard.

Midfield effort on soft track at Wyong reads well for this. Each way value with honest form lines.

Drops to provincial BM64 grade after contesting stronger races. His athleticism over 1800m is proven, and the stable applies key gear refinements. The horse to beat.

Two wins from seven runs this campaign, and last start at Mudgee he was beaten only three lengths. He’s racing in career best order.

Wide barrier but possesses the speed to offset the draw. Strong camp and could storm home if the pace is genuine.