Races BRX Gatton

Returns from a five-month break after ending last campaign with a poor sixth in a BM60 at this track, beaten over 19 lengths as favourite after sitting handy and weakening badly. The start prior in a BM65 at Ipswich was also safely held, though he has since had two trials and owns a win from two starts at this venue. In the mix fresh.

Went very close at this track last start, finishing second to Rocky Blonde by a head as favourite after travelling well and being steadied mid-race. His previous Warwick run in a BM58 was plain, but his record at this track and distance is a major strength and the apprentice claim helps. Strong profile to go one better.

Returned with a narrow second in a BM58 at Sunshine Coast, beaten a nose by Sapana's Pearl after being held up on the home turn and only just missing. He had been wide throughout at Kilcoy before the break and was still beaten just over three lengths. Genuine each-way hope, though not as compelling as the main chances.

Comes off a neat Kilcoy win, beating Final Voyage by a length and a half after moving into the race and finishing the job strongly. That was a better piece of form than his Gold Coast fifth in Class 2 grade, where he was unwanted in betting and never a factor after beginning awkwardly. Wider draw and stronger opposition keep him in the each-way bracket.

Was last in a CG Class 1 at Toowoomba last start, beaten over 13 lengths at long odds, although racing wide throughout adds some context. His Doomben run prior in Class 2 grade was no better, finishing last and beaten over 14 lengths after leading. Has to lift sharply on recent form.

Closed to fourth in a BM58 at Sunshine Coast last start, beaten just under a length by Sapana's Pearl after being slow to begin and sitting closer than ideal early. His previous BM58 effort over 1400m was also respectable, beaten three lengths on soft ground. Strong enough to take this with clean manners.

Fought hard to win at this track last start, holding Qickwit by a head after beginning well and leading narrowly throughout. That followed a close third in a BM58 at Dalby when beaten just over half a length at generous odds, so her form is holding together well. Soft-ground record is mixed, but she has clear place claims again.

Hit the line well for fourth at this track last start, beaten just under a length by Rocky Blonde after beginning slowly and settling well back. Her Toowoomba fifth before that in Class 2 grade was similar, with slow beginnings costing her position before she worked home. Place chance.

Returns from an eight-month break after finishing second in an Open at Warwick, beaten half a length on soft ground after being slow away and just missing. She had earlier made ground for fifth at this venue, and a recent Deagon trial gives her some fitness support. Last seen narrowly beaten in Open grade, so she has fresh claims.

Was second last in a BM58 at this track first-up, beaten nine and a half lengths at big odds after making no late impression over 860m. Her Warwick run before the break was also poor, though there was interference leaving the 600m. Minor hope only.

Returns from a two-month freshening after finishing fifth at Kilcoy, beaten just under six lengths when settling back and conceding too much start. The Toowoomba run prior was a plain last as a well-fancied runner in an open market. Track win is a plus, but she will have to improve.

Finished fifth at Gympie last start, beaten over 11 lengths at picnic level, and hung out on the home turn. Her Toowoomba run prior in Class 2 grade was also well held, finishing last after racing wide. Fitter and can improve.

Won a small-field Class B at Tara last start, beating Summer Ready by just over half a length on a fast track. The issue is the form around it: she was second last at Beaudesert two runs back and unwanted in betting after giving little in the run home. Improvement has to hold.

Worked home for fifth in a BM58 at Sunshine Coast last start, beaten just under two lengths after being tightened at the start and settling rearward. Two back, he was fourth in the same grade on soft ground after having difficulty getting clear near the 200m. Place only.

Was beaten six lengths in a Class 2 at Ipswich last week after sitting just off the speed and failing to finish off. Her Toowoomba fourth prior was better, beaten two and a half lengths, but she was still overrun after leading into the straight. Has distance placings, but the finishing effort has to be stronger.

Comes into this off a Beaudesert sixth, beaten just under four lengths after beginning awkwardly and failing to finish off over 1400m. Her previous Toowoomba run was also only fair, but the set-up improves with a light weight, Bailie Baker's claim and a wet-track record that reads one win and five placings from seven starts. Recent runs were fair, but the set-up suits.

Resumed with a second-last finish in a Class 1 at Doomben, beaten just under ten lengths at long odds after travelling handy and offering little. His previous run at this track before a break was far better, beaten a length and a half after racing prominently, but his distance record shows no wins or placings from six tries. Hard to recommend.