Made ground without threatening when fifth in a 4yo+ Benchmark 50 at Canberra first-up, beaten three and a half lengths behind Inna Zou on soft ground. He now drops from 64.5kg to 59.5kg and does have a good track record, but the 1000m remains a query and he was well held at Nowra before the break.

Was second last in a 4yo+ Benchmark 50 at Canberra first-up, beaten over 12 lengths after racing very wide without cover. That explains part of the margin, but he was also last at Goulburn over 1200m at big odds before spelling. Long run of unplaced form makes this a stern task.

Returns from a lengthy spell after finishing sixth in a Class 2 at Canberra, beaten just over five lengths when close enough but unable to finish off. The run prior was a Queanbeyan win over Bold Offa and he has since won a comfortable trial at Queanbeyan. Winning rider returns and he has place appeal.

Returns from a three-month break after a poor Class 1 run at Canberra Acton, where she was second last and beaten over 11 lengths after getting every chance. Her Wyong fifth two back was sounder, beaten two and a half lengths, and a close Warwick Farm trial says she can return in better order. First-time blinkers can sharpen her.

Returns from a one-month let-up after winning a Maiden at Albury on heavy ground, leading and stretching out to beat Snitzel Tycoon by just over a length. His debut fifth at Canberra on soft ground had some merit, but this Benchmark 60 is a much stronger test than Maiden grade and barrier 11 makes the task more awkward.

Returns from a five-month break after finishing fourth as favourite in a Class 3 at Sapphire Coast, beaten two lengths over 1205m. That was only a small field but her prior win there over Ciao Bella Mia reads well, and the return to 1000m is a positive. Back to 1000m suits, though she was beaten favourite last time.

Arrives third-up after winning at Wagga on heavy ground, holding on by a head over Reds City after leading into the straight. She had earlier placed in a Class 1 at Gundagai when wide throughout, so the campaign has substance. Fit now, but her Canberra record keeps the winning case in check.

Comes through two Benchmark 64 runs at Wyong and now finds a more suitable Benchmark 60. She was seventh last start, beaten just over three lengths behind The Biv after being bumped at the start, and the run prior was plain when beaten just under five lengths. Rebound chance.

Was last in a Class 2 at Canberra Acton first-up, beaten over 10 lengths behind Super Infinity after settling back and making no impression, with stewards noting she raced wide throughout. Maiden win says she has ability, but this needs a clear turnaround.

Led at Canberra in a 4yo+ Benchmark 50 last start before tiring to seventh, beaten just over six lengths behind Inna Zou. Her Canberra Acton second two back was better, beaten just under a length by Merchant Reign after working forward. Light weight helps, but she needs the stronger version to reappear.

Finished last in a 4yo+ Benchmark 50 at Canberra last start, beaten over 12 lengths behind Inna Zou after racing wide throughout. His Goulburn fifth prior, beaten just under four lengths, was more competitive and he brings extensive winning experience, including solid recent-season output. Capable old sprinter, but needs conditions to suit.