Races CR Northam

Resumed with a plain 12th at Bunbury, beaten over 13 lengths after settling back and never looking likely at long odds. The start prior was also a safely held 11th in a Mdn at Pinjarra Scarpside, where he led but offered little late. Prior 1300m placings help only slightly; he must lift sharply.

Finished last in a BM44+ at York last start, beaten over 16 lengths after making no impression and weakening in the straight. That followed another last placing at this track when wide throughout and beaten over 14 lengths.

Returns from a lengthy spell after ending his last campaign with a sixth at Pinjarra, beaten three and a half lengths in a Mdn after picking up reasonably from the rear. He had been fourth there the run prior, beaten just under two lengths but laying out late. Prior Pinjarra form was fair, but he is still unplaced.

Back from a three-month break after a plain second last at Pinjarra, beaten six lengths after settling rearward and only holding his ground late. His previous Belmont Park run on soft ground was weaker again, finishing tenth and beaten over 11 lengths after racing keenly. Has to show far more than last campaign.

Makes his debut after three trials, the latest at Belmont Park two weeks ago. He was a $1,750 purchase and comes from a stable with limited supplied debut evidence, so the race-day picture is still quite thin. Wide draw and thin exposed profile make this a tough opening test.

Closed off well from the rear when fifth at Bunbury last start, beaten four and a half lengths at big odds behind Flying In The Wind. Her prior eighth at this venue had some excuses after she began slowly and was hampered near straightening. More a place prospect than a strong win play.

Comes back from Saturday company after finishing second last in an Open at Belmont Park, beaten just under five lengths when he was close enough but did not finish off. He was fourth at Belmont before that and covered ground, having been near the top of an open market. Win edge is limited, but he can improve into the placings.

Produced the right lead-up when second at this track last start, beaten a length and a half after being held up approaching the 250m and still working home evenly. She had earlier missed by a head at Bunbury, so her two runs this campaign read well for a Mdn of this shape. Third-up profile gives her the strongest winning case.

Held his ground for fifth at Kalgoorlie last start, beaten just over three lengths on soft ground after working into the race without putting it away. Two back he was fifth in an Open at Belmont Park at long odds, which gives this form some substance. The 1300m record is the query, but he rates as a real threat.

Back from a three-month break and drops from Saturday company after finishing sixth in an Open at Belmont Park, beaten four and a half lengths as favourite after settling rearward. His previous fourth in another Open had merit when he picked up nicely from well back. Beaten favourite before the break, but this is easier.

Had a legitimate excuse when fifth at this track 10 days ago, beaten just over three lengths after being held up approaching the 200m. She was ninth here the run prior after being steadied early and later only battling, and Photosynthesis had her measure in that race. Quick back-up and 1300m record keep the price honest.

Debuts for the Simon A Miller stable with Chris Parnham booked, which gives the profile immediate interest. He cost $150,000 as a yearling and trialled at Belmont Park two weeks ago, so there is at least a recent public lead-up. Trial was recent enough to put him in the place mix.

Finished ninth on debut at this track last week, beaten five lengths after settling rearward and losing ground before the turn. She now tackles 1300m for the first time and was unwanted in the market on debut, so improvement is required quickly. Trial placing gives some hope, but she has work to do.

Steps out for her debut after two Lark Hill trials, with the first of those a third placing and the latest a sixth when beaten 11.57 lengths. The Donna Riordan debut sample supplied is small but includes a placing from two starters, which adds a little context. Place claims are fair, but market respect would help.

Debuts for the Daniel & Ben Pearce yard with blinkers fitted first time, a gear move the stable has clearly chosen for race day. Her latest Lark Hill trial fourth, beaten 2.39 lengths, was sound enough, and the stable has supplied debut and sire-combo wins. Profiles as a live place chance.