Races SR Moruya

Drops sharply from Saturday company after finishing last in a 3yo+ Class 3 over 1000m at Randwick, where he began awkwardly and made no impact at big odds. His Rosehill Benchmark 78 run before the break was also well below his best, but that was again stronger grade and he was crowded near the 300m. Right back in grade now and can improve sharply.

Resumed with a fourth here over 1020m on soft ground, beaten just over six lengths after tracking the speed and failing to finish off. The better reference is his Nowra Class 3 fourth before spelling, beaten a length and a half after leading. Fitter for the fresh run and with a touch of luck from the barrier, he'll be in the mix again.

Went within just over half a length in a Canberra Class 2 last start after beginning awkwardly, settling handy and being collared late. That followed a determined Wagga Class 2 win over Judith's Revenge on heavy ground, so his current form is both consistent and race-hardened. Has the speed to work across from out wide and will be tough to catch with the blinkers back on.

Has been beaten five lengths and seven lengths in two recent Moruya runs, the latest when unwanted in the market in a Benchmark 74 on soft ground. He does drop from stronger grades and is a past track-and-distance winner, but the 12-year-old has not won in the past 12 months. Not going well enough.

Returns from a lengthy spell after finishing second here over 1650m in a Class 3, beaten just under a length as one of the market hopes. He was also narrowly beaten at Sapphire Coast over 1400m the start before, so the old form has merit. Wait and see how he returns.

Made some late ground when sixth at Canberra over 1000m last start, beaten just over four lengths after settling well back and blundering near the 600m. His prior Benchmark 50 fifth was similar, making ground without threatening under 64.5kg. Happy to work around him.

Was beaten over 10 lengths first-up at Moruya after sitting close enough on soft ground and finding very little when asked. His Mornington run before the break was only fair, beaten just under five lengths after leading. A sizeable turnaround is required.

Returns from a lengthy spell after a Randwick 3yo+ Class 3 tenth in Saturday company, beaten just over four lengths after covering ground and keeping on. Her Queanbeyan second two back was better, beaten a long neck as odds-on favourite after settling back and finishing strongly. Off a long break today but should get the favours off the inside.

Returns from a six-month break after a below-par Gosford 3yo+ Class 1 fifth over 2100m, where he was beaten eight lengths and pulled up poorly. His Canberra third over 2000m six days earlier reads better, beaten a length at odds. Worth including first-up.

Was last at Goulburn in a Class 2 last week, beaten just under six lengths after settling rearward and failing to make ground. The run prior was much stronger, winning a Gundagai Class 1 on heavy ground from Iroquai after being bumped and finishing sharply. Best form would see her right in the finish.

Had excuses when fifth in a Moruya Class 1 over 1435m, being bumped at the start and getting onto heels before finishing okay, beaten four lengths. His Canberra Acton third prior was distant, but he was a well-supported favourite and did secure a placing. Back in trip is the query, but he has place claims.

Comes off a strong Canberra win in a 4yo+ Benchmark 50, settling rearward before charging home to beat Inna Zou by half a length. She had earlier been beaten just over three lengths here after being slow away, so that run was better than eighth suggests. Flew home to win impressively last start and this shapes similarly.

Returns from a six-month spell after a Moruya Class 1 fifth over 1010m, beaten just under five lengths when covering ground. The start before was a heavy defeat at Kembla Grange, beaten over 11 lengths after making no impression. Others make more appeal.

Was fifth here over 1020m last start, beaten six and a half lengths after covering ground and failing to quicken. His Kembla Grange Class 1 run prior was weaker again, beaten eight and a half lengths at long odds. Place chance only.

Was unwanted in betting when seventh in a Goulburn Class 2 last start, beaten five and a half lengths after settling rearward. Her Moruya Class 1 fourth two back had more merit, making ground late from a handier position over 1020m. A minor placing is within reach.

Worked home fairly when fifth first-up at Queanbeyan over 900m, beaten three and a half lengths in a Class 1. His previous Benchmark 50 run at the same track was a safely held second last after leading. Not here.

Ran fourth here over 1660m last start, beaten two and a half lengths after covering ground and failing to quicken. His Canberra Benchmark 55 run prior was better than 11th reads, as he was not clear in the straight and could not be fully tested. Track-and-distance record keeps him in the place mix.

Has placed at both Moruya runs this campaign, most recently third over 1020m after leading and being safely held by Abstruse. Her prior second behind Mrs Flanders was also honest, though she never really threatened the winner. Others rate better.