8-12 Central Southland Raceway 07May26 1609MS $15,000 R50 M 4U Jonny Cox $34, btn 16.7m, wnr Dragoness , 1:56.20 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Comes here off a last-start eighth over 1609m at Central Southland Raceway, beaten 16 metres. Won't find this easy. Not keen.

11-11 Central Southland Raceway 03May26 2400MS $10,808 R36 TO R43 3U B M Norman $46, btn 120.2m, wnr Our Twinkle , 1:58.50 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Raced three wide throughout after several unsuccessful attempts to reach the parked position in the middle stages. Weakened from the 600m.

Easily accounted for last time when 120 metres from the winner in 11th over 2400m at Central Southland Raceway. Unlikely to threaten in this tougher assignment.

9-12 Ascot Park Raceway 26Apr26 1700MS $17,000 R35 TO R45 M 4U Carter Dalgety $29, btn 21.3m, wnr First Light , 1:57.8 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Finished third two runs ago at this track then missed the top-three last start over 1700m at this track. Sure to be thereabouts.

7-12 Ascot Park Raceway 26Apr26 1700MS $17,000 R35 TO R45 M 4U John Morrison $19, btn 9.7m, wnr First Light , 1:57.8 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Form only moderate and has been without a win now for four runs. Last start finished seventh over 1700m at this track. This will be too tough.

99-12 Mt Harding 22Mar26 2300MS $11,000 R40 TO R42 4U Riley Harrison $21, btn 267.3m, wnr Prosperity , 2:02.4 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Severely checked by a breaking runner after 150m losing all chance and retired from the race.

Last raced at Mt Harding on March 22 when she failed to finish. Prefer to see her perform well before recommending.

9-12 Central Southland Raceway 03May26 1609MS $11,000 R35 TO R40 4U Mark Hurrell $58, btn 15.7m, wnr Kusama , 1:56.30 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Scored two runs ago at this track then didn't measure up last time when beaten 15 metres over 1609m at Central Southland Raceway. Finding a few ahead of her.

4-12 Ascot Park Raceway 26Apr26 1700MS $17,000 R35 TO R45 M 4U Ellie Barron $23, btn 1.4m, wnr First Light , 1:57.8 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Has been very consistent lately and added to the sequence last time out with a fourth over 1700m at this track three weeks ago. Capable of going well on best performances.

12-12 Central Southland Raceway 07May26 1609MS $15,000 R50 M 4U Hayden Douglas $18, btn 153.9m, wnr Dragoness , 1:56.20 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Checked by an inside runner in the early stages and broke in consequence losing all chance.

Missed the placings again last start, beaten 155 metres when 12th over 1609m at Central Southland Raceway. Watch for a spike in form.

1-12 Central Southland Raceway 07May26 1609MS $15,000 R50 M 4U Rory McIlwrick $39, won by 2nd Caught The Eye , 1:56.20 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Back in winning form last time over 1609m at Central Southland Raceway, scoring by a neck. Tricky draw but among the main hopes again.

1-12 Central Southland Raceway 03May26 1609MS $11,000 R35 TO R40 4U Craig Ferguson $8, won by 2nd Drummershavtime , 1:56.30 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Was a $7.8 chance last time and got the job done by 5.5 metres over 1609m at Central Southland Raceway. Sure to be in the finish again.

10-12 Central Southland Raceway 07May26 1609MS $15,000 R50 M 4U Peter Hunter $63, btn 31.6m, wnr Dragoness , 1:56.20 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Raced wide without cover throughout. Weakened from the 400m.

Has raced twice this campaign and failed to fill a top-three spot on either occasion, the latest when tenth over 1609m at Central Southland Raceway, beaten 30 metres. Has the task ahead.

6-12 Central Southland Raceway 07May26 1609MS $15,000 R50 M 4U Craig Ferguson $5, btn 14.6m, wnr Dragoness , 1:56.20 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Placed three back at this track but hasn't shown that sort of form since, the latest effort a sixth at Central Southland Raceway over 1609m, beaten 14 metres. Best form puts her right in this.

11-12 Central Southland Raceway 07May26 1609MS $15,000 R50 M 4U Brent Barclay $38, btn 65.3m, wnr Dragoness , 1:56.20 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Weakened final bend.

Tackled a richer race last start when beaten 65 metres over 1609m at Central Southland Raceway. Not going well enough.

9-12 Central Southland Raceway 07May26 1609MS $15,000 R50 M 4U Brad Williamson $9, btn 19.4m, wnr Dragoness , 1:56.20 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Has been safely held of late, most recently when ninth at Central Southland Raceway and beaten 19 metres. Strike rate at this course and distance is solid. In the mix on her best form.

7-12 Ascot Park Raceway 27Apr25 2200MS $60,000 F 3 Craig Ferguson $3, btn 14.3m, wnr Delightful Peg , 1:56.0 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Raced wide early.

Returns from a 13 months layoff without the benefit of a public trial. Has won when fresh in the past. Sure to play a major role.