Races CRB Darwin

Eased back from a Benchmark 64 at this venue after finishing last of six last week, beaten ten lengths at big odds with no late impression. The run prior was much better when third here, beaten two lengths after settling back and finishing strongly. Proven at 1200m and has rough place claims if he rebounds.

Returns from a five-week let-up after finishing seventh in a Benchmark 55 at Toowoomba, beaten just over seven lengths after missing the start and laying out on the home turn. He was also safely held at Dalby two back, but both runs came at long odds. Recent Queensland form is plain, but this looks a suitable place assignment.

Returns from a four-month break after ending last campaign with two unplaced runs at this venue, both beaten seven and a half lengths and offering little late. She does have a win and a placing from six attempts at this track and distance, and first-time blinkers add interest. Latest campaign finish was plain, so place hopes look fairest.

Returns from a three-month break after being slow away and making no impression when eighth at this venue, beaten just over nine lengths. His previous run also began slowly, though he did make late ground after getting well back. Has rough place claims fresh.

Broke through at this venue last week, winning a Maiden by just under a length over Macaverty after sitting behind the leaders and moving into it at the turn. That followed a solid second here over 1000m when she had interference in running, so her form is heading the right way. Steps out of Maiden grade, but brings the best recent profile.

Drops out of a Class 2 after finishing fourth at this venue two weeks ago, beaten five and a half lengths after settling behind the leaders and not going on with it. She was seventh in a Benchmark 54 prior, with an equipment issue noted and only a fair late finish. Has to sharpen up, but this is a realistic placing setup.