Races SRX Bathurst

Led at Narromine last start over 1300m but raced keenly through the middle stages and tired late, finishing ninth and beaten just under five lengths. The previous run was a Mendooran win by a neck from He's My Warrior, so there is some recent winning form. Proven at this track and distance, but a sharper finish is required.

Had genuine excuses in Open grade at Dubbo last start, being bumped early and covering ground before fading to tenth, beaten six and a half lengths. He was only battling at Moree the run prior, also in Open company, so the recent form still reads plain. Happy to look elsewhere.

Made ground from the back in Open company at Dubbo last start after being bumped and later meeting interference, finishing sixth at big odds. Her previous Narromine second over 800m on soft ground was much sharper, beaten just over half a length after racing prominently. Still has to lift from a patchy recent pattern.

Went within a nose of winning at Cootamundra last start, travelling well and finishing strongly behind Paparazzo. That followed a BM58 win at Moruya where she came from the rear and beat Curly Bend by a length with something in hand. Recent form is very strong and she looks to get her chance again from a good draw.

Worked into the race at Dubbo last start but could not close the margin on Angie's Sister, finishing second and beaten four lengths on soft ground. Two back at Newcastle he was ninth over 1250m after settling well back and keeping on without threatening. May be better suited coming out in trip now and he can go one better without surprising.

Returns from a four-month break after ending last preparation with an eighth at Narrandera in a CG BM58, where he raced wide and was beaten four and a half lengths. The run prior was much better, winning a BM58 at Goulburn by just under three lengths from Chairman's List on soft ground. Goulburn BM58 win last campaign reads well enough, and his track record keeps him in the place mix.

Produced as the prohibitive odds-on favourite at Dubbo last start and won an Open by a length and a half from Bobby's Secret, carrying 63kg. She drops 4kg from that run and is now third-up, which are both positives. Strong 1100m record makes her a live place hope.

Back after one month following a soft-ground Wellington win, where he was favourite and scored by just over two lengths with plenty left. That backed up a BM58 win at this track on heavy ground, beating Street Parade after leading and finishing strongly. Rates highly on his recent wins and can extend that streak.

Arrives off a BM58 win at Narromine, where he was a well-supported favourite and beat Talakai by a long neck.

Has finished fifth at his past two runs and was beaten just under five lengths at Dubbo last start after getting every chance near the speed. Two back at Wellington he was beaten four and a half lengths behind Hanuman and again failed to go on with it. Others appeal more.

Was only beaten a length and a half at Cootamundra last start, but raced keenly throughout and could not finish off after sitting close enough. She had earlier been fair to the line at Corowa when fifth behind Narcissist and was near the top of betting there. Has to turn the tables on Abstruse, but her recent form is good enough.

Ran third at Dubbo last start but was beaten just over four lengths after beginning slowly and being steadied mid-race, and the market gave her little support. The previous Wellington run had some merit from the back, though she still finished sixth behind Hanuman. Not here.

Returns from a three-month break with provincial form from last campaign that gives her a strong platform for this. She ended that preparation with a heavy-track Gosford failure after beginning awkwardly, but the Newcastle run prior was far better, finishing fifth and beaten just under three lengths on soft ground. Firmer footing this time can see her improve off a short break.