Returns from a lengthy spell after a plain debut at Kembla Grange, where he finished last over 1200m, beaten nine and a half lengths, after settling back and never threatening. He was tightened near the 900m, so there was some interference, and his latest trial was a solid second at Kembla Grange. Debut was plain, but interference gives some context.

Went close at Queanbeyan last start, finishing second over 1000m on soft ground and beaten just under a length after being near the top of betting. He also led at Corowa two back before being beaten just under four lengths, so his current form is honest.

Debuts with the most compelling trial profile in the race, having won at Randwick most recently after earlier trial wins at Rosehill and Warwick Farm. The David Pfieffer stable has a solid debut record, and Jay Ford takes the ride from barrier one. Barrier one and Jay Ford strengthen the debut case.

Debuts for Matthew Smith after two trials, most recently sixth over 1000m at Gosford and earlier fifth over 817m at Warwick Farm. The stable background commands respect, but the trial evidence supplied does not demand a strong push here. Draws well enough, but he needs to lift on what has been shown publicly.

Debuts from the Ciaron Maher yard, which is a strong enough starting point in a 1000m maiden of this shape. His trials have been educational rather than flashy, finishing fifth at Hawkesbury before fourth at Warwick Farm, and Louise Day rides from a middle draw. Not a flashy trialler, but the stable keeps him right in play.

Worked home from a rearward position on debut at Queanbeyan, finishing fifth over 1000m on soft ground and beaten three and a half lengths after starting an outside chance in the betting. He was hampered at the 100m, which adds a little merit to the run. Needs to settle closer second-up to turn that into a serious threat.

Returns from a five-month break after being beaten a long way in a 2yo Open at Wagga, where he was unwanted in the market and dropped right out. His debut in the same grade was also safely held, though he began slowly and met interference late. Trialled close-up at Canberra, but race form says he must improve sharply.

Placed here first-up over 1000m on soft ground, finishing third and beaten just under six lengths after beginning slowly and settling back. That was a better result than his debut in a 2yo Open at Canberra, where he was favourite but safely held. Fitter now, but he needs more turn of foot to win.

Made late ground from an unpromising position at Queanbeyan last start, finishing eighth but beaten just under four lengths after starting at long odds. Her previous third at Wagga on heavy ground was better, though she again raced from the rear.

Returns off a six-week freshening after leading a long way at Canberra Acton over 1280m, finishing fourth and beaten just over three lengths by Kip Star. He was wide and restrained the run prior when sixth behind Terra Lumina, so his recent efforts are better than the bare record. The 1000m record is the knock, but he has place appeal.

Debuts after a close second in her latest Warwick Farm trial, beaten only narrowly over 792m, and that followed a broader trial grounding across the campaign. She cost $150,000 as a yearling and has a useful sibling reference through Master Mastermind, a two-time Sha Tin winner. Wide draw is the main reservation.

Debuts for Joseph Pride with Andrew Adkins booked and a solid second in her latest Warwick Farm trial over 792m. Her pedigree page has depth, with Zoufield a debut winner and Toronto placing on debut before winning multiple races. Shapes as a debut place chance with upside.

Ran fourth here last start over 1000m on soft ground, beaten just over six lengths after beginning awkwardly and hanging out around the home turn. His Forbes run before that was only fair, finishing tenth after being unwanted in the market.