Races PR Belmont

Was outclassed late when last at this track first-up, beaten just under nine lengths after covering ground throughout. His Bunbury run prior was also plain in Class 3 company, though he does return to a distance where he has won and Laqdar Ramoly has a solid record aboard. The 1400m record and Ramoly link help, but recent form is too plain.

Had genuine excuses when second last at Northam in Class 5 grade, with the stewards noting she was held up and suffered interference after settling back. Her Bunbury fourth before that in NMW1Y company was sound, making ground from well back and beaten two and a half lengths. Needs to improve on her last start, but she can do under this scenario.

Disappointed first-up at this track when a well-supported favourite, finishing eighth in a Class 1 and beaten just over eight lengths without a clear excuse. That has to be balanced against his previous Open win at this venue on soft ground, where he beat Brave Move and showed good toughness. Happy to overlook one poor effort and he can bounce back to form.

Worked home strongly from a long way back for third in a CG Class 1 at this track last start, beaten six and a half lengths but closing with purpose after being restrained early. The Northam run prior on heavy ground was well below that level, and he is still seeking a first placing around 1400m. Looks the one to beat.

Led and faded when ninth in Saturday company at Ascot last start, beaten just over six lengths after racing wide throughout. That was a harder meeting than this, and her 1400m record is solid with three wins and six placings from 16 previous starts around the trip. Can improve.

Has been finishing close without winning, most recently seventh at Northam when beaten a length and a half from a rearward position. Her Ascot fifth prior was also competitive, beaten just under two lengths at generous odds, so the form is stronger than the raw sequence suggests. Her latest effort suggests 1400m is no issue and she can play a leading role.

Has not fired in two runs this campaign, finishing tenth at Northam after sitting close enough and failing to quicken, then second last at Bunbury in NMW1Y company. Not here.

Began slowly and raced keenly when second last at this track first-up, beaten six and a half lengths in NMW1Y grade. Her prior run here was even weaker, beaten over 12 lengths after racing wide, and she remains unplaced from five starts at this venue. Looking to others.

Returns from a five-week freshening after running fifth at York, where he began slowly and charged home late to be beaten four and a half lengths in BM44+ grade. That effort was better than his Pinjarra Scarpside eighth in Class 5 company, and the weight relief is a plus. Weight relief helps, but Rising Fame had his measure there.

Comes off a determined Collie win in BM56+ grade, beating Norma Stars by just under a length after leading and holding on in a tight finish. That was a much better result than her Bunbury eighth when unwanted in betting, and she is well suited at 1400m with three wins from nine at the distance. Harder assignment now, but she can hold a minor role.

Backs up quickly after a brave third at Ascot, beaten just over a length on soft ground after travelling close enough to win. That followed a strong BM44+ win at York, where she beat Bonny Rock by just over three lengths as favourite. Quick back-up is the query, but recent form puts her right in the race.

Has been around the mark at provincial and country level, finishing third at Geraldton last start after travelling well and second at York before that when beaten a nose in BM44+ grade. Weight relief and the 3kg claim are useful, while Neville Parnham's stable adds respect. This is tougher.