Races BRX Gatton

Returns from a six-month break after ending last campaign with a fifth at Warwick, where he jumped awkwardly, led into the straight and tired late to be beaten just under four lengths. His debut fourth at Ipswich on soft ground also showed early speed, and a Sunshine Coast Inner Track trial third gives him a base for this. Trialled third and gets a 3kg claim, so he can return strongly.

Resumes from an eight-month spell after finishing seventh as favourite at Sunshine Coast, where he raced wide, laid out and was beaten four and a half lengths. His debut fourth at Doomben was much better, beaten just over half a length after striking some trouble. Debut fourth was close and he has enough upside to be a major player.

Makes his debut after a Dalby trial two weeks ago, finishing fourth over 800m and beaten 5.78 lengths. First-time blinkers are the key race-day change and may sharpen him, but the public evidence is still thin. Market may guide, but race evidence is limited.

Returns from a three-month break after a consistent winter campaign, most recently third at Moree when beaten just over two lengths. He had earlier run second at Toowoomba and has placed at both previous tries around 1100m. Wide draw is the query, but he profiles as a sound place hope.

Had excuses when fifth at Eagle Farm last start, jumping awkwardly before being held up around the home turn and beaten just over four lengths. That came after a debut second at Ipswich on soft ground, where she was beaten a length. Eased to an easier meeting third-up and has each-way claims.

Comes in race fit after consecutive seconds, the latest at Warwick when well-supported favourite and beaten a length and a half by Gancedo. She had been pipped at Toowoomba the run prior after leading, so the recent form is honest. Still winless, but her 1100m record keeps her right in the place mix.

Returns from a five-month break after a plain ninth at Moree, where she was bumped at the start but still failed to come into the race and was beaten over 11 lengths. Her previous second at Tuncurry, beaten just over half a length, is the run that keeps her in calculations. Close trial and blinkers give her a rough chance.

Has been the most dependable runner in the race, placing at all four runs in the past 12 months and again finishing third at Warwick six days ago. The rise to 1100m asks a question after one unplaced try around this trip, but she has placed twice from two rides with Brandon Lerena and handles soft ground. The 1100m is a query, but her consistency makes her the one to beat.

Resumes from an eight-month spell after ending last campaign with a third at Beaudesert, beaten four and a half lengths as a well-supported favourite. She had also placed at Warwick two back after covering ground, and a comfortable Beaudesert trial win helps her readiness. Honest place record, but she has to turn those placings into a stronger finish.

Led at this venue last start before finishing fourth, beaten just over four lengths at long odds.

Ran well on debut at Ballina, finishing second at generous odds and beaten just over half a length after beginning only fairly and racing wide through the middle stages. She has trialled four times and cost $70,000 as a yearling, so there is enough grounding there. Drawn out now, but natural improvement gives her each-way appeal.

Has been unplaced in two runs this campaign, most recently sixth at Gold Coast when beaten five and a half lengths after settling back and only keeping on. She was also safely held at Scone first-up, but gets weight relief and should be fitter third-up. More a rough each-way hope than a clear threat.

Was sixth at this track first-up, beaten three and a half lengths after racing wide throughout and laying out around the turn. First-time blinkers could help, but her previous run at Ballarat Synthetic was a ninth beaten just over eight lengths. Still lightly placed from seven starts, so improvement has to be sharp.

Returns on a 10-day back-up after finishing sixth at Kilcoy, beaten six and a half lengths when keen and steadied midrace before fading.

Had genuine excuses at this track last start, being bumped early and racing wide before finishing fifth, beaten just under three lengths. She had also covered ground at Warwick two back when only beaten a length and a half. Inside draw helps, but her 29-start maiden record tempers confidence.

Returns from a three-month break after a fifth at Moe on heavy ground, beaten six and a half lengths at big odds. His prior Cranbourne fifth was similar enough, and blinkers come off for his first run in this state. Has placed around 1100m, but recent form keeps him in the minor-money bracket.

Finished last on debut at Beaudesert, beaten over 15 lengths after settling rearward and losing touch before the turn. She was unwanted in the market and there was no clear excuse in the run, so the form is hard to endorse. Big improvement required second-up.