Returns from a lengthy spell after finishing second last in a Mdn over 1300m at Pinjarra Scarpside, beaten seven lengths after sitting handy and failing to come into the race. His previous sixth at the same venue had some home-straight interference but still lacked a finish. Place claims look stronger than winning claims.

Eases from a BM44+ at York into a Mdn after finishing eighth first-up, beaten five and a half lengths at big odds. She came from well back and made some impression without threatening, which was more encouraging than her last at Northam on soft ground two runs ago. Still a 13-start maiden, so the safer view is a place hope.

Makes her debut as a Bel Esprit mare from the Tom Wolfe stable and has barrier one to help early. The 2kg claim is a practical positive, but the profile is thin, with no recent trials and the trainer's debut record showing no wins or placings from seven starters.

Resumes after three months since a difficult Bunbury debut, where she was slow away, raced wide throughout and hung in before finishing last, beaten over 11 lengths. That run is not impossible to excuse in part, and first-time blinkers give her a new point of interest. There is scope to improve, but the first run left plenty to prove.

Has been well held at all three runs this campaign, the latest when last at York over 1500m after racing wide and weakening badly. Her Bunbury run prior was also plain, beaten over 15 lengths at long odds.

Resumes after three months as the clear top pick in a race lacking depth. She was seventh in a Mdn at Bunbury when beaten just under ten lengths, but stewards noted she was restrained near the 700m and hampered near the 250m. Last run had some interference, and she gets her chance fresh.