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Was sent out favourite at Moree last start but finished eighth, beaten four and a half lengths by Hidden Detail after settling well back and never seriously threatening. His debut second at Muswellbrook was sound from an awkward beginning, and first-time blinkers are a possible spark. Blinkers may sharpen him up.

Built nicely from her debut fourth at Newcastle, finishing second at Kembla Grange last start when beaten a long neck by Imperial Code after settling well back and being pipped late. This is easier than that provincial assignment, and first-time blinkers are a further positive third-up. The 1600m is the query, but she is the one to beat.

Ran a much better race at Beaumont (newcastle) last start, holding second and finishing beaten just over a length behind Stunning Future on soft ground after being near the top of betting. The run prior at Rosehill was plain, beaten over 13 lengths, so consistency is still to be proven. Looking for the trip fourth up and has solid claims.

Has been at long odds and safely held in both recent runs at Muswellbrook, most recently sixth of eight behind Kenisis on soft ground. The start prior was weaker again, beaten over 13 lengths by Costa Del Sol after settling rearward and making no late impression. Tested again.

Showed the right improvement second-up at Muswellbrook, finishing third behind Kenisis on soft ground and beaten two and a half lengths. Her debut fifth at the same venue came after settling back and keeping on, so the progression is sound without being dominant. On the quick back-up and has more to offer.

Backs up quickly after an eighth at Gosford, beaten six and a half lengths by Cool Summer Nights and sent around at long odds in provincial company. His Tamworth fifth beforehand was fair enough without a closing change of gear, and the 1600m record stands at four tries for one placing. Has placed on wet ground, but the 1600m record keeps him to a rough place hope.

Closed off strongly from well back to finish third in a Class 1 at Taree last start, beaten just under two lengths by Purple Haze on soft ground. That form reads well dropping to Mdn grade, particularly with a previous placing from one attempt at this distance. Proven at 1600m and has a strong winning case.

Eased from provincial company after finishing seventh at Kembla Grange, beaten just under nine lengths by Iminastate when unwanted in the market. She was also well held at the Kenso two back, beaten ten lengths by Love Story after getting back and failing to make ground. Must lift sharply despite the class drop.