Races CR Northam

Was beaten over 11 lengths when seventh at Moora last start, and while he began slowly and covered ground, he was still easily accounted for in country company. That is a concern stepping into a harder meeting, especially after finishing last at this venue two runs ago when unwanted in the market. Harder company and a poor 1300m record leave him with a big task.

Second-up after a tough debut at Bunbury, where he was second last, beaten eight and a half lengths, after being bumped early, racing keenly and laying in. He was at long odds there, so the market expected a learning experience rather than a forward showing. Pedigree gives hope, race form must lift.

Held fourth at Bunbury last start, beaten four and a half lengths, after beginning well and racing prominently before failing to finish it off. Her previous Bunbury second behind Pistone was stronger, when she led and was only run down late. Tricky draw but has to be included in the main chances.

Resumed with an excellent fifth in the Listed MAX SIMMONDS STAKES at Ascot, beaten two and a half lengths by Big Red Zoom on soft ground after settling back at big odds. That Open run from Saturday company is a strong reference for this Mdn, and his earlier Ascot effort also came in Open grade. Clearly the one to beat.

Has started his career with two placings and was very close at this track last start, beaten a long neck by Firearm after tracking the speed and racing wide throughout. His Bunbury debut third behind Angel Express also had merit given he started at long odds and led to the turn. First try at 1300m, but the form is solid enough to win.

Returns from a three-month break after closing his first campaign with a long-neck second at Bunbury on soft ground, where he was sent out favourite and was held up near straightening. His debut fifth at Belmont Park also had merit after he was slow to begin and worked home strongly. Trial helps his readiness and he is a genuine place hope.

Finished eighth at Bunbury last start, beaten seven lengths, and although she was bumped late she had settled well back and was never a winning factor. Her previous eighth over 1675m at Bunbury was also only fair after racing wide near the 1000m. Fitter third-up, but the 1300m profile is still plain.

Was second last at this track last start, beaten just over six lengths at big odds after beginning slowly, covering ground and making only fair late ground. His prior seventh at this venue over 1000m was better through the line but still left him beaten just under nine lengths. Has placed around 1300m, but only appeals as a rough minor chance.

Returns from a lengthy spell after finishing sixth in Open company at Belmont Park, beaten just under three lengths, with interference near straightening adding some context. His debut third at Pinjarra behind She's A Splinter was a sound first effort after covering ground, and he has trialled at Belmont Park last month. First campaign form was sound enough to put him in the placings.

Makes his debut with blinkers on for the first time, which is a notable gear signal from a strong Neville Parnham stable. His two Belmont Park trials were recent rather than eye-catching, so the market may be a useful guide. Profile is good enough for place claims.

Returns from a lengthy spell after a debut eighth in Open company at Belmont Park, where she began awkwardly, settled back and made some ground without threatening, beaten four and a half lengths. A recent Belmont Park trial second is a useful readiness pointer, and she was a $170,000 yearling purchase. Untested at 1300m, but improvement would make her a place hope.