Races BR Sunshine Coast

Returns from a lengthy spell after ending the last campaign with a sixth at Doomben, beaten just under three lengths after leading and being swamped late. His prior third there was sound when sent out favourite, and the record at around 1000m is solid without being winning form. Top weight tempers the winning case.

Makes his debut off a single Sunshine Coast Inner Track trial last month, so the race-day evidence is limited. He was a $16,000 yearling purchase and the 2kg claim is some help, but the wide barrier and lack of exposed form leave him with a fair bit to prove against rivals with race experience. Wide draw and no race form make him hard to recommend strongly.

Resumes after eight months off following two Canberra seconds on soft ground, the latest when beaten just over half a length after sitting handy and giving all. He won a Dalby trial and blinkers go on for the first time, which adds interest. Consistent at 1000m, but still searching for the breakthrough.

Resumes after eight months off with a solid second in a Doomben trial to suggest some readiness. His debut fourth at Doomben was encouraging, beaten just over half a length, but he then disappointed as a well-supported favourite at this track when wide and laying out. Debut had merit, but the last run as favourite left questions to answer.

Returns from a six-month break after two unplaced runs in the first campaign. He was near the top of betting both times but faded after leading at Warwick and had earlier worked home evenly at Ipswich. Trial third helps, but the wide draw makes this tougher.

Made a strong start when second at Gatton on debut, beaten just under a length after being bumped shortly after the start, racing keenly and still finishing strongly. That was as favourite, so the market expected talent, and he should take good improvement second-up. New to 1000m, but second-up improvement gives him a big chance.

Went close at Rockhampton last start when second, beaten just under a length after jumping awkwardly, but he again found one better as favourite. His previous fourth at this track was beaten just over seven lengths, despite some market ambivalence. The 1000m place record is sound, though a 14-start maiden profile keeps him in the minor-money bracket. Not dismissing completely.

Was narrowly beaten at Beaudesert last start after beginning slowly and having difficulty getting clear from the 400m, so there was merit in that second. The run prior at Doomben was also solid, beaten a length and a half after picking up well. Consistent mare who is right in the place discussion.

Resumes after four months off from a debut sixth at Doomben that was better than it reads, beaten two and a half lengths after jumping awkwardly, racing wide and getting keen late. He has had two trials since, including a close second at Doomben, and Ben Thompson going on is a positive. First 1000m run is new, but the upside is clear.

Comes here third-up after two strong Gold Coast seconds, most recently beaten a length and a half as a well-supported favourite when she kept chasing behind Zoureka. Her earlier second at long odds showed this campaign has real substance, and she has placed twice at 1000m. The claim helps and she looks ready to win.

Returns from a six-month break after a close second at this track, beaten just under a length as a well-supported favourite. That was a positive finish to the campaign, but her broader profile is still lightly exposed and her only 1000m attempt produced no placing. Some talent there, but the 1000m record is still unconvincing.

Resumes after eight months off and changes state off a Moe fifth where she was held up from the 250m and again had trouble getting clear late. Her debut fifth at Cranbourne came at huge odds and she is still unplaced from two starts. Race form remains light, so improvement is required.

Has put together consecutive seconds, the latest at Warwick when favourite and beaten a length and a half after fighting on before being headed late. She was also narrowly beaten at Toowoomba the start prior, so her recent form is reliable. Stronger meeting is the test.

Comes through a third at this track where he was beaten just over seven lengths by Monotone after travelling well but lacking the dash to threaten. His previous third at Beaudesert was far stronger, beaten a head after picking up impressively. Last start was safely held, but the narrow Beaudesert third keeps him in the place mix.

Was eased back from Saturday company after finishing seventh at Eagle Farm, beaten just under five lengths when wide throughout at big odds. Her previous second at this track was much better, beaten just over half a length at generous odds. Prior second here was good, but the wide draw hurts.

Produced a strong return when second at this track on soft ground, beaten just under three lengths at big odds. She is now second-up and her record at this track and distance is useful, with two placings from three attempts. Proven at this venue and distance, with the claim adding to her winning case.

Worked home only fairly when fifth at Gatton last start, beaten just under three lengths after being bumped early and racing wide throughout, and Bar Star had her measure there.