Races CR Northam

Went within a nose of winning at this track last start, travelling well before covering ground and still working home evenly. His Bunbury sixth two back had more merit than the position suggests, as he came from well back and was beaten four and a half lengths. Missed in a photo last time and rates highly on the back of that effort.

Returns from a lengthy spell after ending last campaign with a big-odds third in a 2yo+ Class 5 at Pinjarra Scarpside, beaten a length and a half after settling well back and covering ground. His Belmont Park sixth in a 2yo+ Benchmark 60+ prior was also better than the market expected. Worth keeping on side with his first-up record.

Had a genuine excuse first-up at Bunbury, finishing 11th but held up before keeping on when beaten six lengths. His previous run was in a 2yo+ 1 Metro Win at Ascot, where he was near the top of betting and struck interference late when eighth. Never a chance fresh but he can improve quickly under this scenario.

Backs up quickly after a sound fifth in a 3yo+ Class 3 at Bunbury, where he came from well back and made solid inroads after early crowding. That followed a strong third to I'M Crafty at the same venue, charging home from rearward to be beaten just under two lengths. Racing well without winning, but finds a winnable race on his latest form.

Returns from a two-month let-up after a fair seventh in a 3yo+ NMW1Y at Belmont Park, beaten three and a half lengths after having every chance but lacking a change of gears. The run before was a plain 14th in a 2yo+ 1 Metro Win at the same venue when big odds and beaten nine and a half lengths. Class drop helps only if he finds more.

Eased back from Saturday company after finishing second last in a 4yo+ NMW1Y over 1000m at Belmont Park, beaten three lengths at long odds without a clear excuse. Two back she was last in a 2yo+ Class 5 at Bunbury and beaten over 13 lengths. Recent form is plain, but the setup gives her a place hope.

Returns from a five-week freshening after surprising at long odds when third in a 3yo+ NMW1Y at Belmont Park, beaten a length and a half after travelling just off the lead. That was a sharp turnaround from a last in 3yo+ CG Class 3 grade, where he was beaten over 17 lengths. Track win helps, but the heavy defeat two back keeps the confidence low.

Has placed at both recent Belmont Park runs in stronger Class 3 company, most recently third in a 3yo+ FM Class 3 after being bumped at the start and racing wide. She was also wide throughout when third to Cable Rock at long odds the run before. Low draw and claim help, but the 1300m record points more to a minor chance.

Was disappointing as a well-backed chance at Bunbury last start, leading before fading to finish eighth, beaten four and a half lengths with no obvious excuse. His prior second to My Jimmy was much stronger, and he had Don't Trust Judas behind him there before later finishing behind Yamashita's Gold. He's better than he showed last time out and the rise in trip can see him back to his best.

Returns from a two-month freshening after finishing second last in a 3yo+ NMW1Y over 1600m at Pinjarra Scarpside, beaten six and a half lengths at big odds. His Belmont Park eighth prior was also at 81-1 and he was never really in the hunt. The back-in-trip angle is not enough without a clear form turnaround.

Returns from a lengthy spell with two trials behind him, the latest a Belmont Park third that should help fitness. He ended last campaign with a ninth in a 2yo+ Class 3 at Belmont Park after racing keenly, having earlier run fourth in a 4yo+ NMW1Y at Ascot over 1100m. Trials coming in suggest he can run a bold race on resumption.