Races BR Eagle Farm

Charged home from the rear when fourth to Express Payment at Doomben last start, beaten half a length despite being unwanted in the market. He had also been close up behind the same winner two back after some late interference. Proven at this track and distance and reliable around 1600m, but his pattern leaves little margin for error and he profiles as an each-way hope with the right run. Will be winding up late but will likely have too much to do.

Went within half a length of Kintyre at this track last start after travelling well behind the leaders, and that followed a Benchmark 85 win at Doomben where he beat Ser Joh despite knuckling at the start. Proven at 1600m and looks a major winning threat.

Has finished seventh at both recent Doomben runs, most recently beaten just over two lengths by Express Payment after settling well back and racing keenly through the middle stages. The track-and-trip record gives him some grounding and blinkers are flagged positively, but he has not been finishing off sharply enough to make a strong case against these. Not this time.

Resumed with a near miss in a Benchmark 85 at Doomben, beaten a nose by Blazing Harry after moving into the race and being claimed on the line at long odds. He has useful 1600m credentials and gets weight relief with the apprentice claim, though the Rosehill run before the break was only fair. Strong mile record keeps him in the place mix.

Returned to form when second to Express Payment at Doomben last start, beaten a head as a well-supported favourite after travelling well to the turn. Two back at this venue he made ground despite racing wide throughout in a Benchmark 85. Honest miler with solid place appeal.

Finished a close third to Express Payment at Doomben last start, beaten a head after travelling well and being steadied approaching the 1300m. He was behind Brindavan two back in a Benchmark 85, but also struck some trouble there. Brings the right mile profile and looks the one to beat third-up.

Picked up nicely when sixth in a Benchmark 78 at Doomben last start, beaten a length and a half after being held up from the 150m. His prior seventh at this venue came after an awkward start and covering ground in Benchmark 85 company. SCRATCHED.

Returns from a five-month break after ending last campaign with a second-last at Gosford, beaten over 13 lengths after leading and giving in a long way from home. His previous sixth at this venue was far more competitive, and two trials since, including a close second at Tamworth, suggest some readiness. Has track form, but the mile record makes him place-only.

Returns from a three-month break after winning a 3-4yo Benchmark 78 at Randwick on heavy ground, scoring by a neck from Tambeloa as a well-supported favourite. Before that she was beaten a nose at Doomben after covering ground and striking interference. Light weight helps, and she has the profile to run well fresh.

Returns from a six-week freshening after running second at Murwillumbah, beaten two and a half lengths at big odds in country company before stepping back to harder grade. He had earlier run third in a Benchmark 85 at Doomben on soft ground, so there is some relevant substance. SCRATCHED.