Dropped out to finish last in a 3yo+ Benchmark 68+ at Carnarvon over 1200m, beaten just over nine lengths, and there was no obvious excuse in the run. The key is the return to 1000m, where his record is much stronger, and he has already won at this track and trip. Strong rebound chance.

Eased back from Saturday company after finishing ninth at Belmont Park in a 3yo+ Benchmark 66+, beaten six and a half lengths when unwanted in the market. His previous NMW1Y run had more merit, closing off from well back despite covering ground on soft going. Must turn form around, but this suits.

Returned to winning form at Carnarvon, sitting behind the leaders before finishing strongly to beat Coondle by just over a length. He had been favourite when well held at Junction the start prior, where Weapons Hot had his measure, so there is a form-line query. The Weapons Hot form line is a query, but his 1000m record keeps him prominent.

Returns from a two-month freshening after finishing last in a 3yo+ Class 2 at Broome, beaten over 11 lengths, though he did race wide throughout. His prior win came in a 3yo+ Maiden as an odds-on favourite, so this is a tougher level of proof. Others make more appeal.

Returns from a lengthy eight-month spell after ending last preparation with a fourth at York, beaten just over two lengths as a well-supported favourite. His Belmont Park fourth before that was also sound enough, and he is one from one at this venue. Fitness has to be taken on trust, but his best form gives him place claims.

Returns from a five-week let-up after a wide run at Northam in a 3yo+ Maiden, finishing sixth and beaten nine lengths on heavy ground. She had been closer at Bunbury the run prior when fifth, beaten just over three lengths, but the market has shown little interest in both. A sizeable lift is required.

Has been well held in both runs this campaign, most recently second last at Carnarvon over 1400m after racing wide throughout. The start prior was worse, finishing last in a 3yo+ Benchmark 48+ at Junction and beaten over 18 lengths. Others make more appeal.

Returns from a two-month let-up in consistent form, having run third and second in consecutive 3yo+ Class 2 races at Broome. The concern is that both were over much further, and his record around 1000m is only modest. More a minor hope.

Returns from a six-month break after ending last preparation with two heavy defeats at Geraldton, the latest when slow away and beaten over 14 lengths in a 2yo+ Class 2. That form is hard to endorse, but he has won twice in the past 12 months. Place claims if sharper fresh.

Returns from a five-month break after leading in a 2yo+ Class 1 at Pinjarra and being run down late, beaten six lengths. His previous third at Northam on soft ground was sound enough, and he has won around 1000m before. Can give a sight if forward enough.