Had a genuine excuse when fifth at Gold Coast last start, finishing beaten just over two lengths behind Little Beginnings after striking difficulty obtaining a clear run near the 300m. He had won there the start prior, beating Deep Respect by a neck after being near the top of an open market. Third-up, proven around 1500m and aided by the claim, he rates strongly.

Lifted sharply at Gold Coast last start, sitting behind the leaders and winning by just under a length from Flying Bat as one of the better-fancied runners. That followed a safely held fifth in a Class 6 at Eagle Farm after beginning slowly, so the latest run is the key reference. The wide draw is the query, but the winning form is strong.

Led in a Benchmark 85 at Toowoomba last start before fading to fifth, beaten four and a half lengths, after jumping awkwardly. His previous Doomben run was stronger, also leading and missing by just over half a length behind Express Payment. Wet-track record is sound, but recent finishing strength keeps him place-focused.

Came through the Listed Weetwood Hcp at Toowoomba with credit, finishing sixth at long odds and beaten just over four lengths after being hampered early. Two back he was only a length from Don Pedro at Dalby when held up late. Clear running would put him in the place mix.

Has been well held in two runs this campaign, most recently sixth in a Class 6 at Toowoomba after leading to the turn and offering little late, beaten seven and a half lengths at long odds. She was last at Eagle Farm before that after beginning slowly and racing wide. Prefer others.

Worked home evenly when fifth in a Class 6 at Toowoomba last start, beaten three and a half lengths, after being an outside chance in betting. His Dalby second two back reads better, beaten a head by Don Pedro after being held up near the 300m. Genuine place claims.

Had more against her than the bare result shows when sixth in a Benchmark 70 at Toowoomba last start, racing keenly and wide before still picking up in the straight. She was also sixth in NMW grade at Eagle Farm the run prior, so the recent win column is bare. Weight relief and a strong 1500m profile bring her into the place picture.

Finished eighth in a Benchmark 68 at Doomben four weeks ago, beaten just under four lengths after fading late, and was unwanted in the market. Her previous seventh in a Class 5 was also at big odds after failing to finish off. Improvement required.

Comes off a strong Gold Coast third behind Little Beginnings, beaten a length and a half after travelling well just off the lead and holding on fairly on soft ground. That followed a Benchmark 65 win at Beaudesert, where he beat Navy Nina by just over two lengths. Beat Cape Crusader home there and looks the one to beat.

Drops out of Saturday company after finishing second last in a 1 Metro Win at Eagle Farm last week, beaten five and a half lengths at long odds with no clear excuse. She was also seventh in a Benchmark 62 at Dalby before that after racing wide. The quick back-up and suitable distance are pluses, but her recent form gives others stronger claims. Not hopless.

Was hard to make a case for at Toowoomba last start, finishing last in a Benchmark 70 and beaten over 13 lengths after beginning slowly. The start prior was much better, running third behind Burleigh Magic when held up late and respected in betting. Weight relief helps, but he has plenty to prove.

Improved into third in a Benchmark 70 at Toowoomba last start, beaten three and a half lengths, but he was unwanted in the market and only worked home evenly. His previous run was a last placing in Benchmark 75 grade after jumping awkwardly. Minor improvement still looks the limit.