Races PR Belmont

Returns from a lengthy spell after finishing sixth in a Mdn over 1900m at Narrogin, where he was poised to challenge on the turn but was only fair late and finished beaten six and a half lengths. His previous Narrogin third had more merit, and the 3kg claim helps on return. The claim helps, but he has plenty to find fresh.

Resumed at Northam over 1300m and finished eighth, beaten just over six lengths, after pressing forward but failing to quicken at long odds. His Pinjarra run before the break was better, picking up late when sixth and beaten three and a half lengths in a Mdn. Place claims only.

Was a beaten prohibitive odds-on favourite at Northam last start, leading to the turn before working home evenly for fourth, beaten two lengths. That followed a nose second at the same venue, so her recent form is still sound, but she has been costly for punters. Well placed on recent efforts and won't be far away.

Went within a long neck of breaking through at this track last week, finishing second to Just Kick after being bumped at the start and still proving too strong for Non Reflective and Super God. His prior sixth over 1200m was plain, but the move to an easier meeting and third-up fitness are positives. Took a good one to gun him down last week and he's a leading chance again if he handles the back-up.

Made solid ground from well back when sixth at this track last week, beaten just under two lengths, and the stewards noted he was hampered and bumped near the 200m. That followed a strong Northam second when beaten just over half a length after being well found in betting. Drawn better here, but was behind Vinny Nay last week.

Improved sharply at Northam last start, running second at long odds and being beaten just over two lengths after pressing forward and only being caught late. The concern is that her previous run at this track was a safely held seventh, when unwanted in the market and unable to finish off after racing keenly. Wide draw makes things hard.

Finished eighth at this track last week but was beaten only just over two lengths, with early interference noted, and he had been near the top of an open market. His Northam third the run before, beaten just under a length after finishing strongly, reads well for this. Comes through the Just Kick race and looks beautifully placed out to the mile now.

Has placed in both starts and was good again at Northam last time, running second and beaten a length and a half after meeting trouble when trying to build momentum. His Bunbury debut third also had merit, given he was slow away, keen mid-race and hampered on straightening. Form out of his last campaign start has been solid and he has stacks of upside.

Worked into the race from the back at Northam last start but was only fair late, finishing fifth and beaten five and a half lengths after some interference near the 150m. Her Bunbury run prior was also moderate at big odds. Outside chance.

Began slowly on debut at this track over 1400m, settled well back and picked up nicely late to finish sixth, beaten just over three lengths, after being blocked early. That was a sound starting point rather than a definitive winning pointer. Pike goes on and she can improve into the placings.

Was unwanted in betting on debut at Northam and offered little after settling midfield, finishing second last and beaten just over eight lengths in a Mdn. There was no clear excuse in the run, and he now stretches to 1650m for the first time. A sharp second-up lift is required.

Makes his debut after winning a trial at Lark Hill, which gives him enough grounding to be respected in a maiden with several exposed runners carrying queries. Barrier 1 should give him every chance to learn on race day, and the family has produced winners including Foxicon and Smarticon. Looks suited over this trip on debut and he has claims.

Was second last on debut at this track, beaten five and a half lengths, after being well back and never a winning chance, though she did work home fairly after an early block. Her pedigree gives some hope, being a $140,000 yearling purchase and a full sister to Listed winner Vatican Storm. Hard to have on the fresh effort.

Finished seventh on debut at Northam in a Mdn, beaten just under five lengths, after settling rearward and making only limited late ground. She was unwanted in the market and had no obvious excuse, so the form has to be treated cautiously. Wide draw and new trip add to the challenge.

Has been well beaten in both runs this campaign, finishing second last at Ascot over 1200m last start when beaten over 14 lengths after beginning slowly and blundering. The run prior at this track was similar, beaten over 11 lengths at big odds. Third-up fitness helps little unless she finds a major form turnaround.