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Placed in Saturday company at Eagle Farm last start, finishing third in a Class 6 over 1000m on soft ground and beaten just under two lengths after travelling behind the leaders. The previous Eagle Farm fourth also had merit after racing wide, but she now rises to 1200m having been unplaced in one try at the distance. Needs to lift again.

Returned with an excellent second in Saturday company at Eagle Farm, beaten just under a length by Get Ready Lass in a 3yo+ Class 3 despite starting at long odds and meeting interference in the home straight. His Happy Valley run before the break was only fair, but the step back to 1200m is important given he has won three from five at the distance. The claim helps and he looks a major player.

Eased back from Saturday company after finishing fifth behind Strada Varenna at Eagle Farm, beaten just over three lengths as favourite after jumping awkwardly and failing to finish off. His previous Eagle Farm win over Enforceable was sound, coming from back in the field and carrying 59.5kg. Third-up and capable.

Dropped out of a Saturday race at Eagle Farm when eighth behind Strada Varenna, beaten just under four lengths at big odds after giving away a start. The Doomben run prior was better, finishing third in a CG Benchmark 78 after working home from well back. Place claims at a big quote.

Won a Benchmark 65 at Gold Coast last start, beating Supido's Choice by two and a half lengths as a well-supported favourite despite beginning awkwardly and covering ground. The prior Doomben fifth was also close, with interference near the 100m. This is tougher, but she is in the mix.

Steps up from country grade after finishing seventh in an Open at Moree, beaten just under four lengths as a well-supported favourite after beginning slowly and covering ground. The Randwick Class 3 run before that on heavy going was plain, beaten just over eight lengths. Needs the setup to suit.

Finished third first-up in a mid-week Class 3 at Doomben, beaten two and a half lengths as favourite after settling well back and doing his best work late. His previous Doomben second came with an awkward start, so the pattern is honest without being dominant. Needs a stronger winning edge, but place claims are clear.

Returns from a six-week freshening after finishing last in a 3yo+ FM Benchmark 78 at Randwick, beaten four and a half lengths at big odds after racing handy and fading. She had won an Open at Muswellbrook the run prior, beating Zaru by a nose as favourite, and her 1200m record is sound. Has 1200m wins, but must bounce back sharply.

Improved sharply at Gold Coast last start when second to Absolute Sunshine, beaten just over half a length after working home evenly from back in the field. Not the worst.

Won in Saturday company at Eagle Farm last start, beating Stormland by a length and a half after travelling well and putting the race away comfortably. That also has direct relevance, with Midnight Spirit behind her, and her previous Doomben seventh in FM Class 1 reads better given she began awkwardly and raced wide before charging home. The 1200m query is there, but her recent form is the benchmark.

Finished fourth behind Strada Varenna in Saturday company at Eagle Farm, beaten two and a half lengths at generous odds after beginning awkwardly and laying in. His Taree Open third before that was a close one, beaten half a length as favourite. A place hope if he sharpens late.

Went close in Saturday company at Eagle Farm, finishing second to Fire Bomber on soft ground and beaten just under a length after covering ground and having difficulty getting clear near the 200m. The market missed her there, but she had been beaten just over four lengths as favourite in a Sunshine Coast Class 4 two back. Still a 1200m query, so she must back it up.

Was safely held in a 3yo+ Class 3 at Eagle Farm last start, finishing ninth behind Get Ready Lass and beaten five and a half lengths at long odds after being slow away and keen mid-race. Needs to lift.

Steps up from country grade after a narrow Coffs Harbour Class 3 second, beaten just under a length as a well-supported favourite after leading and being caught late. His Grafton Benchmark 66 second on soft ground was similar, beaten a length and a half. Harder race now, but can give plenty of cheek if they find the front.

Returns from a five-month break with a Beaudesert trial win in the bank, which gives him some readiness for a first-up assignment. His last race run was a second-last in a 3yo Quality at Eagle Farm on heavy ground, beaten six lengths after leading and weakening. Needs to bring his Doomben win form.

Returns from a ten-month break and has trialled at Gold Coast two weeks ago, so there is at least some recent grounding. Her last two runs were over 1400m at this track on soft ground, finishing fourth in a Benchmark 65 and second in a Benchmark 62. Local form helps, but she has a fair fitness task.

Was beaten over 11 lengths behind Strada Varenna in Saturday company at Eagle Farm, though the run had excuses after racing keenly and wide throughout. His previous 3yo+ Class 3 third at Eagle Farm over 1000m was far more competitive, beaten just under three lengths. Needs a major rebound.

Comes north in winning form after taking a Class 1 at Beaumont (Newcastle) on soft ground, beating Nafanua by two lengths as favourite despite being slow away and keen early. He had also won his Maiden at Port Macquarie by two and a half lengths, so the progression is clear. Goes up a couple rungs but looks up to it.

Returns from a three-month break after finishing last in a country Benchmark 66 at Taree on heavy ground, beaten just over five lengths with no clear excuse. His Coffs Harbour second before that was better, beaten just under a length after being held up on the turn. Needs to improve fresh.