Races SRX Scone

Second-up on a quick turnaround after finishing sixth in an Open at Dubbo, beaten two and a half lengths at long odds after jumping awkwardly. His start prior at Tamworth in BM82 grade was poor, finishing last and beaten out of sight when unwanted in the market. Has to lift sharply.

Arrives in winning form after three straight victories, most recently landing a BM66 at Muswellbrook as a well-supported favourite from Disco Prince. He had earlier won another BM66 there by two and a half lengths, so the current form is honest. In career best form but this will test.

Took the next step when winning a Class 3 at Randwick by a nose, doing it despite being bumped early and unbalanced near the 350m. That followed a Rosehill fifth as favourite where she over-raced and struck interference, so there was more merit in that run than the result shows. Strong profile and the one to beat in this vein of form.

Improved sharply third-up when second to Wandjad in a BM66 at Muswellbrook, beaten a long neck after starting at big odds. That was a clear turnaround from his Newcastle last in BM64 grade, where he was beaten over 13 lengths and made no impression. Fitter now and can handle the rise in grade.

Returns from a six-month break after trialling at Scone last month, which gives him some readiness for this first-up assignment. He was last seen running eighth in Class 3 at this track, beaten three and a half lengths after giving away a big start, while the Wagga Open run before that was only fair. Class drop helps, but he may be more a place hope first-up.

Drops back from a BM82 at this venue after finishing fifth, beaten five lengths, when she worked home fairly without threatening. Her Muswellbrook sixth in Open grade two back was better than the market expected, beaten a length and a half after beginning slowly. Third-up mare with solid 1700m figures and a strong winning case.

Gets an easier meeting than the Newcastle provincial assignment, but the last-start BM68 run was disappointing, finishing last and beaten over 12 lengths after being near the top of betting. Her prior second at this track was far more encouraging, coming from well back to be beaten two and a half lengths. Winkers go on and she gets a much better setup.

Returns on a quick back-up after finishing fourth in a BM66 at Dubbo, but she was beaten six and a half lengths and unwanted in the market. Her Bathurst seventh two back was also only even late, so the recent form lacks the sharpness required. Comes back in trip and some of these should have her measure.

Was not far away when fifth in a BM66 at Beaumont (newcastle), beaten a length and a half at long odds after being steadied near the 200m. The start prior at Muswellbrook was sound enough from well back in Class 2 grade, finishing fourth behind Missile Magnate. Fitter now but needs it easier.