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Went close at Dalby last start, finishing second over 2000m after holding his spot before closing nicely, beaten just over a length by Power Of Success. His Benchmark 70 run at Eagle Farm two back was poor, but this is a more suitable setup and 1800m is a proven strength, with four wins from six starts around the trip. The class relief and claim make him the one to beat.

Had excuses when sixth in a mid-week Class 2 at Doomben, being bumped at the start before covering ground and finishing six and a half lengths from Global Eclipse. He had won a Class 2 at Toowoomba the run prior, beating Shot Down By Love by two and a half lengths after being held up. First go at 1800m is the query, but he has place claims.

Has been only fair in three runs this campaign, most recently sixth in a Benchmark 70 at Sunshine Coast when close enough on the turn but unable to quicken. His previous Class 5 run at Doomben was also plain, although he raced wide throughout. More a minor-money profile.

Bounced back strongly at this track last start, beating California Grass by just under a length after moving into the race and finding enough late. His previous Gold Coast Poly fifth over 2000m was sound enough, and he now comes here with two wins from three starts this season. Wide draw is a factor, but he is a genuine danger again.

Comes through a well-supported Eagle Farm Maiden win in Saturday company, scoring by just over half a length on soft ground after tracking the speed. That followed a close Coffs Harbour second when favourite and finishing strongly after early contact. The untried 1800m is the main reservation, but he is improving.

Kept on fairly when ninth in a Benchmark 65 at this track last start, beaten just under three lengths after jumping awkwardly and settling well back at big odds. His Newcastle seventh two back was similar, with another awkward beginning and no sharp sprint. Capable of running into a minor placing.

Ran a close third in a country Class 3 at Warwick, leading and boxing on to be beaten just over half a length by So You Can Torque. The task is harder now, and his Ipswich third two back was beaten just over seven lengths despite passing a few late. Has to lift.

Was disappointing as favourite at this track last start, finishing second last and beaten just under seven lengths by Weekend Artist without a clear excuse. His previous run at this venue was much better, missing by a nose in Class 1 company after jumping awkwardly. Proven at the trip and can rebound.

Finished last behind Weekend Artist at this track last start, beaten just over seven lengths after beginning awkwardly and making no late impression. He had earlier run seventh at Beaudesert at long odds, closing from the rear but still well held. Others bring stronger recent form.

Has been very consistent without winning, most recently second at Sunshine Coast over 1600m, beaten a long neck by Fiery Lass after working home evenly. She was also second in a Benchmark 65 at Ipswich two back when favourite over 2150m. Wide draw tempers the winning case, but she can place.

Returns on a six-day back-up after a forgive run at Sunshine Coast, where she was forced wide at several stages and eased late before being beaten over 19 lengths. Her previous third on soft ground there was far more encouraging, beaten just under two lengths after travelling well. Quick back-up and prior third keep her in the place mix.

Back after four weeks following a country Maiden win at Grafton, where she was a prohibitive odds-on favourite and beat Turpin's Torment by a length and a half with something in hand. Keeping in mind

Back after four weeks since winning a small-field 3yo Maiden at Sunshine Coast over 1600m, scoring by just over a length as favourite despite jumping awkwardly and racing keenly late. First time around 1800m is the main concern, so further improvement is required. Keeping in mind.

Improved to finish third in a Class 3 at this track last start, beaten just over three lengths by Brain Wave after getting busy late at big odds. That was a better effort than his previous Class 4 run here, where he was last and beaten over 11 lengths after racing wide throughout. Place at best.