Mare returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign seventh of 12 at this track December 14 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Reward Smile carrying 54kg at $13.40. When resuming last campaign second last of 8 at this track October 26 over 1000m, soft track; 6 len behind Ima Brazen One carrying 54kg at $4. Can run a bold race.

Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign fourth of 11 at this track December 20 over 1200m, soft track; 1.75 len behind Party Rocking carrying 58.5kg at $7.20. First up last campaign second of 9 at Riccarton Park August 30 over 1200m, soft track; 0.5 len behind Say Satono with 56kg at $2.90. Expecting a strong run fresh.

Comes here off a 57-day let-up. Last start raced on the pace before fading ran last of 15 at this track in the G1 The Telegraph on January 3 over 1200m, on a slow track; 11 len behind First Five with 58.5kg at $163.80. Before that won by 0.8 len at this track December 20 over 1200m on a soft track defeating Oneira carrying 55kg at $45.70. Has the task ahead.

Racing well recently. Last start led but faded 3rd of 11 at Otaki on February 21 over 1400m, slow going 2 len behind Wingman carrying 57.5kg at $8.70. The race before that 4th of 9 at Tauherenikau on February 6 over 1300m, on a slow track; 0.8 len behind Gohugo carrying 58.5kg at $12.30. Close to a win. Worth following up.

Is first-up after a break of six months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation by 1.75 len Cambridge Synthetic September 10 over 970m defeating Shavasana with 58.5kg at $3.50. First up last campaign second of 11 at Cambridge Synthetic May 21 over 970m, a neck behind Market Place with 55.5kg at $3.20. Looks all set for a positive return.

Comes here off a 58-day let-up. Most recently 2nd of 9 at Tauranga on January 2 over 1200m, on a slow track; head behind Takeshi carrying 57.5kg at $2.60. Before that faded in the straight 5th of 12 at Ellerslie on November 29 over 1100m, slow going 1.5 len behind Sweynesday carrying 54.5kg at $5.60. Can improve again. Expected to feature.

Resuming after a break of three-and-a-half months. Finished off last campaign ninth of 11 at Moe Bm66 Hcp November 16 over 1000m, 9 len behind Speir carrying 61.5kg at $81. First up last campaign ran last of 9 at Waverley April 4 over 1100m, soft track; 9 len behind Lucullan carrying 60kg at $4.70. Prefer to see how he returns.

Third-up today. Resuming 5th of 7 at this track on January 31 over 1200m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Cheerio carrying 58kg at $4.90. Second run from a spell favourite; won by 2.75 len at Waipukurau February 15 over 1200m on a soft track defeating Southern Chilli carrying 56kg at $2. Promising galloper. Hard to beat on that latest effort.

Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming 7th of 10 at this track on January 31 over 1200m, slow going 5 len behind Archaic Smile with 54kg at $55.10. Last start 2nd in a small field at Waipukurau on February 15 over 1200m, slow going 2.75 len behind Platinum Pantheon carrying 57kg at $6.70. Capable of a big finish so don’t write her off.

Comes here off a 49-day let-up. At the latest run 4th of 10 at Ellerslie on January 11 over 1400m, 1.4 len behind Flanagan with 57kg at $9.80. The start before that faded in the straight 8th of 15 at Ellerslie on December 26 over 1500m, slow going 4.5 len behind Rise Companions carrying 56kg at $25.10. Nice effort last time. Best form stacks up nicely so worth another chance.

Gelding back from a spell of ten months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last preparation won by head Wanganui April 27 over 1200m defeating Rabega with 58.5kg at $3.50. Previously first up; second of 11 at Te Rapa January 31 2025 over 1200m, soft track; 2.75 len behind Amyer Star carrying 57kg at $13. Among the hopes.

Form hard to fault. At the latest run won by 1.75 len at Matamata February 14 over 1200m on a heavy track defeating Chatelle Rose carrying 58kg at $2.10. The run before that 4th of 9 at Ellerslie on January 31 over 1100m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Espadas carrying 58kg at $2. Finds a nice race and is one of the major players.

Most recently won by a 0.2 len at Tauherenikau February 6 over 1000m on a rain affected track defeating Shameless Star with 56kg at $6.80. The run before that ran last of 10 at this track on January 3 over 1400m, slow going 6 len behind Afternoon Siesta with 53kg at $23.10. Can't tip with much confidence.

Resumes after a break of ten weeks and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation when last of 7 at this track in the G3 Eulogy Stakes December 20 over 1600m, soft track; 8 len behind War Princess carrying 56.5kg at $6.20. Previously first up; sixth of 9 at Taupo August 17 over 1100m, on rain affected going; 6 len behind In Haste with 56.5kg at $12.90. Should be ready to run well.