Closed to within half a length of Let's Talk at Belmont Park last start and had genuine traffic late, with the stewards noting difficulty getting clear near the 150m. His previous fifth in a 3yo+ 1 Metro Win at Belmont Park was sound enough at generous odds, and he has a win and two placings from three starts at this distance. Drawn better now and he looks well suited stepping out to 1100m.

Went within a nose of Let's Talk at Belmont Park last start after being sent out favourite and racing wide throughout, so that defeat still carries plenty of merit. He had won his previous run there from So Si God and has four wins plus four placings from 14 starts around 1100m. Just missed last start and while he has drawn wide, he looks the one to beat on recent form.

Had excuses when seventh in a 3yo+ 1 Metro Win at Belmont Park last start, racing wide before finishing two and a half lengths from Marcos. The prior eighth in a 3yo+ Benchmark 66+ was flatter, but this mare has a solid overall record and handles good tracks. Place claims if she sharpens off recent efforts.

Returns from a five-week freshening after finishing fourth behind Fantaxtic at Belmont Park, beaten just under three lengths while racing wide throughout. Before that he led and won a 3yo+ Class 1 over Marcos on good ground, so there is enough substance in the campaign. Finally draws a gate and he can fire with the blinkers being reapplied.

Made some ground from well back when seventh to Let's Talk at Belmont Park last start, but the beaten margin of just under three lengths came without a clear excuse. His previous second-last in a 2yo+ NMW1Y was also only fair, though he is a track-and-trip winner and gets to the fourth run of the campaign. Can improve stepping out to 1100m now.

Was beaten six lengths in a 3yo+ Class 3 at Bunbury last start when awkward away and wide throughout, and he now faces harder company from provincial grade. His prior fifth at Belmont Park was better, beaten a length and a half in another 3yo+ Class 3, and the weight relief is genuine. Hard to be with on what he's done recently.

Resumed with a third at Northam in a 3yo+ Class 3, beaten just under two lengths after racing keenly through the middle stages as favourite. He has won at this track and distance, which is a useful grounding, although the wide draw and modest recent win strike are fair reservations. Wide draw makes the task trickier, but he can land in the placings.

Returns from a lengthy spell after ending last campaign with a ninth in a 2yo+ Class 3 at this track, beaten just under three lengths after making some late ground. His previous fifth here included a slow start and keenness, so manners remain part of the puzzle. Can't be with him on resumption.

Returns from a one-month freshening after a ninth in a 3yo+ Class 1 at Belmont Park over 1400m, beaten just over five lengths when unwanted in the market and hampered late. The run prior was a last at big odds, so recent form is plain. Resumes a gelding now but it's hard to make a case on his recent form.

Made a winning start at Northam, taking a 3yo+ Maiden by just over a length from Chandra after settling midfield and working over the top. She had trialled last month, including a 1000m Belmont Park trial win, and the family includes Listed winner Nerodio. Impressed from the back on debut and makes plenty of appeal with her upside.

Finished third in a 3yo+ Class 3 at Bunbury last start, but was beaten three and a half lengths, unwanted in the market and now meets harder company from provincial grade. Her previous eighth in a 3yo+ 1 Metro Win at Belmont Park was plain after finding little. Others make more appeal.

Returns from a five-month break after ending last campaign beaten over 14 lengths in a 3yo+ Benchmark 66+ at Belmont Park, where he was well back and faded late. His earlier ninth in a 3yo+ Open was more competitive, beaten just under four lengths, and he has won around this distance before. Past track-and-distance form helps a little, but he has to produce a much better run.