Races CR Northam

Backs up quickly after finishing second last at Belmont Park, beaten just over six lengths after settling rearward and never getting into serious contention at long odds. The start prior was a fifth in Class 2 at Geraldton, where he was tightened near the 500m but still beaten six and a half lengths. Big watch in this line up.

Returns from a five-week let-up after a sixth at Belmont Park, where he was near the top of betting but faded late and finished beaten just over six lengths. His previous run at Belmont Park was more encouraging, making solid inroads from well back to be beaten two and a half lengths by Grandad's Adiction. Strong chance to bounce back.

Finished sixth at this track last start, beaten three and a half lengths after settling back and offering no clear excuse. Two back she was ninth at Belmont Park on soft ground, having led before fading out. Third-up fitness is a positive, but she is yet to race around 1600m and her recent form does not build a strong case. Has to lift.

Improved sharply at Ascot last start, finishing fifth and beaten just over two lengths after sitting behind the leaders at generous odds. His previous run at this venue was plain, but the overall set-up is stronger now: he has won at this track, handles wet ground and the winning rider is back aboard. Winning rider back and barrier one are strong positives.

Hit the line well at York last start when fifth in a BM44+, beaten two lengths after beginning slowly and coming from well back. That was a much better run than her second last at this track the start prior, when she was unwanted in the market and offered little. More reliable as a place chance than a clear winning hope.

Broke through in a Mdn at York last start, coming from a long way back to beat Sandy Cheeks by a head after beginning slowly and being held up near the 150m. That showed resolve, but it followed a heavy defeat in a Mdn at this venue, where he was unwanted and beaten over 16 lengths. This asks more.

Returns from a six-week let-up after finishing last in a BM54+ at this venue over 2200m, beaten over 12 lengths after racing keenly and covering ground. Her Belmont Park sixth two back was better, beaten just over four lengths after difficulty obtaining clear running. Has to be included in the main chances.

Returns from a five-week let-up after a ninth at this track, beaten nine lengths at long odds with no obvious excuse. The run prior at Bunbury was also plain, finishing last after being in contention before dropping out. Her record at this venue gives some encouragement, but the current form line and long-standing jockey combination record temper confidence. Rough place hope.

Comes back from a BM54+ at Bunbury, where she finished seventh and beaten five and a half lengths after being handy but unable to finish off. She was also safely held in BM50+ grade at this venue two back and was unwanted in betting both times. Place claims if she improves.