Races BRX Ewan

Won a Benchmark 65 at Prairie last start, beating Dark Harmony by a neck as favourite after racing wide early. That came off a fourth at Bowen when beaten just over two lengths and hampered late, so the recent form is sound enough. Finds a tougher race.

Backs up quickly after running third in an Open at Atherton, beaten just under two lengths behind Sigiriya Rock after jumping awkwardly. He had won well at Mareeba the start prior, scoring by just over two lengths from Inching Closer, and four wins from six attempts at this distance read strongly. Harder here but in the mix.

Eases back from provincial grade after finishing 11th at Townsville, beaten just over seven lengths behind Rock The Sunrise, when she began awkwardly and had too much to do before working home fairly. Two back she won a Class 4 at Townsville on soft ground, beating Carpaccio by a head at generous odds. Third-up fitness helps, but the rise to 1750m keeps her more in the place mix.

Arrives in reliable form after winning a Benchmark 60 at Townsville by a neck from Toranaga, moving into the race and finishing strongly despite a late bump. His previous second to Ready Tiger over 1609m, beaten a nose in Benchmark 65 company, gives him useful support for this 1750m assignment. The extra ground is the query, but his form reads strongly.

Finished second in a Benchmark 55 at Townsville last week, beaten two lengths by Beta Better after pressing forward and working home evenly.

Ran fourth in an Open at Atherton six days ago, beaten just over two lengths behind Sigiriya Rock, and now comes back from picnic grade to a harder assignment. He was also fourth behind Amalfi Amore at Mareeba after being tightened shortly after the start. Minor-money chance.

Worked home well for fifth at Bowen in a Class 2, beaten two and a half lengths by Faraway Downs after giving away a decent start. Her previous second at Birdsville in a 3yo+ Class 3 had merit, beaten just over half a length despite difficulty obtaining clear running in the straight. Needs to see out 1750m, but she has a realistic place chance.

Comes through provincial Class 1 form and now finds a different setup after finishing fourth at Sunshine Coast over 2200m, beaten just over two lengths by Moana Nui when steadied mid-race before picking up nicely. He was unwanted at Gold Coast two back and checked near the 1600m, so that run is not a clean guide. Back in trip is the main risk.