Races SR Moruya

Came off his Moruya Maiden win with a plain sixth over 1300m at Goulburn, beaten just under four lengths after settling handy and lacking the dash to make a serious bid. The run prior had more authority, beating Waves Of Wisdom by two lengths on heavy ground after overcoming an awkward start. Can bounce back to winning ways without surprising.

Resumes after two months following a sixth at Gundagai, where he raced handy, battled on and was beaten just under four lengths as an outside chance in betting. He had finished ninth by a similar margin at Sapphire Coast after looking ready to challenge but failing to finish it off. Finds the right race with Loy hopping back on board.

Returns from a lengthy spell after a sixth at Gundagai, where he was bumped at the start, settled rearward and closed late to be beaten just under four lengths at long odds. His previous third came in a 3yo+ Trophy at Tullibigeal as favourite in a small field. Would be a surprise.

Has built a solid Moruya platform, placing at her past two runs here and most recently finishing third in a Benchmark 58 behind Abstruse, beaten just over three lengths after leading. She had earlier run second to Mrs Flanders at generous odds and has placed both times at this track. Recent form stacks up and she looks a leading chance.

Returns from a four-month break with the strongest class profile, having contested a 2yo Open at Wagga last start and a 2yo F Open at Sandown-Hillside two back. She was beaten as odds-on favourite on heavy ground after beginning slowly, while the Sandown run included covering ground. Failed on the heavy deck before the break but is clearly the one to beat with her upside.

Returns from a lengthy spell after being beaten over 11 lengths at Wagga, where she was bumped early, raced keenly and could not make ground. Her Moruya run prior in a Benchmark 58 was better on paper, beaten two and a half lengths after being held up late, and she has trialled at Hawkesbury. Others make more appeal.

Second-up after finishing second last over 900m at Queanbeyan, beaten five and a half lengths after never really getting into the hunt. Her previous run in a Benchmark 58 at the same venue was more competitive, finishing fifth and beaten just under three lengths after making ground late. Hard to have.

Returns from a lengthy spell after finishing last at Cowra, beaten just over seven lengths after leading and coming under pressure late. His previous run was also well short, finishing second last in a Benchmark 50 at Queanbeyan when never likely. Distance record helps only slightly.

Had more merit than sixth suggests at Canberra last start, racing wide throughout in a 4yo+ Benchmark 50 before closing off to be beaten just under three lengths at long odds. She had also placed in a Class 2 at Canberra two back when sent out at $91. Won't be far away in a suitable race.