Races BR Townsville

Returns from a six-week freshening after breaking through in a Corowa Mdn over 1400m, making up plenty of ground to beat Gold Decree by a length with something in hand. He was big odds and safely held at Wodonga the run prior, but his broader 1200m record is sound with four placings from five tries. Wide draw and top weight test him, but the 1200m record keeps him right in play.

Had genuine excuses when fifth in a Class 2 at this track last start, jumping awkwardly, meeting interference in the straight and still making ground to be beaten a length and a half as favourite. His Ewan fourth in Class 4 company was also sound enough after covering ground. Honest enough to press for a placing if he gets clear running.

Improved sharply at this track last week when fifth in a Class 1, charging home from the rear after being slow away and beaten only a length and a half by Stylish Rosie. That followed a plain second-last at this venue, and he remains winless this season. Late work was encouraging, but he must prove it was no one-off.

Has been well beaten at both recent runs, finishing second last in a BM50 at Innisfail after beginning slowly and making no impression. The previous run at this track was a last in Class 2 company at big odds. Weight relief helps, but he has plenty to turn around.

Worked home evenly for third at this track last start, beaten just under two lengths after racing wide early in a provincial meeting. She had also placed at Ewan, though that margin was wider and she never really threatened. Last-start third had merit after covering ground early, so she holds sound place claims.

Won a Bowen BM50 last start, beating Holy Crown by just over half a length with some market support, and he now reaches peak fitness fourth-up. The prior Ewan fifth had merit after racing wide throughout and finishing within four lengths. Harder company, but he has the right winning platform.

Was never involved when second last at Cairns over 1450m last start after beginning slowly and being bumped soon after the start. He had been favourite at Gordonvale the run before but could manage only fourth, beaten just under five lengths. Minor claims only if he finds his older form.

Resumed with a strong third at this track in a Class 1, beaten just under a length by Stylish Rosie after being bumped early and meeting interference near the home turn. His previous run on heavy ground at Wodonga came before the break and is less relevant to this set-up. Drops into BM55 grade on a quick back-up and looks the one to beat.

Had excuses when sixth at this track last week in Class 1 grade, beginning awkwardly, being tightened and racing wide throughout before finishing only a length and a half from Stylish Rosie. She was also close up here two runs back as a well-supported favourite. Still has a track query, but she is around the mark.

Returned with a better-than-priced third in a Class 2 at this track, beaten just under a length after being sent around at big odds. Her earlier BM60 run at this venue was only fair, but she is a proven track-and-trip winner and steps back into a BM55 second-up. Proven at this track and trip, with place claims again.

Was not disgraced at Cairns last start, finishing fifth and beaten two and a half lengths by Vouchers after sitting just off the lead. The concern is that it followed a five-and-a-half-length sixth at Gordonvale and he remains unplaced in seven starts this season. Others bring stronger current form.

Was sound at Cairns last start when fourth over 1450m, beaten two and a half lengths after pressing forward and working home evenly. Two back she won a BM50 at Atherton as favourite, holding out Princess Shanghai by a long neck. This venue has not been kind, but she can be competitive for a place.

Most recently 2nd of 8 in a 0 - 50 at Bowen on October 10 over 1200m, 0.6 len behind Tarong carrying 59.5kg at $2. The run before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 14 in a 0 - 55 at this track on October 4 over 1200m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Tsunami carrying 53kg at $31. This looks a stern test.

Finished last in a BM65 at this track last week, beaten five and a half lengths after settling back and making no impression. The previous run was an eighth in another BM65 at this venue at huge odds, and she has been unplaced in all twelve starts in the past 12 months. Blinkers come off, but improvement is required.