Led and was only claimed late when fourth at Tamworth, beaten just under a length as favourite, with the stewards noting he was tightened near the finish. That followed a narrow BM66 win at Taree at big odds, beating Creative Righteous on soft ground. Wet form and the claim keep him in the mix.

Ran a sound second in a BM82 over 2100m at Tamworth, beaten just over three lengths by Spenzalot despite being unwanted in the market. He had been safely held at Grafton before that, but now drops back to a more suitable BM58 and has a win at this track and distance. Clear top pick if he repeats that Tamworth run.

Won by just under eight lengths in a BM50 at Inverell on heavy ground, beating Tycoon Lad as favourite, but that was picnic grade and today's assignment is harder. The run prior was a long last in an Open at Dubbo when checked and never a factor. Has to prove that win transfers.

Was disappointing in a BM66 at Tamworth last start, finishing last and beaten over 13 lengths without a clear excuse. His previous run was far better, a nose second in a Class 1 at this track when well found in betting. Distance record gives him a place hope.

Scored by just over five lengths in a BM50 at Bundarra, beating Captain Insano in a small field after being near the top of betting. This is a harder meeting from picnic grade, and he is yet to race around 1900m.

Was not beaten far when seventh at Tamworth last start, finishing just under four lengths away after covering ground and racing wide. The concern is the broader pattern, with another seventh two back when beaten seven and a half lengths and no placing from three tries around 1900m.

Led and stuck on for fourth at Grafton last start, beaten five and a half lengths by Sun Topaze, and that effort reads better than his second-last at Coffs Harbour first-up. Now third-up, back to 1900m and proven at this track and distance, he also handles wet ground well. Last-start Grafton run puts him right in this.

Closed off from back in the field when fourth in a Class 1 at Tamworth, beaten four and a half lengths after beginning only fairly, and that followed a close third behind Need A Miracle. The class drop and 2kg weight relief help, while his wet-track win is useful context. Untried at 1900m, so he profiles as a rough each-way hope.