Races SRX Scone

Debuts for Brett & Georgie Cavanough, a stable with a strong record at this track, and arrives off a Scone trial win. The 2kg claim for Nick Palmer helps offset the 59kg impost, while the family has some early speed influence through Cerons, who was placed in the Listed Darley Maribyrnong Trial Stakes over 1000m. Genuine place contender after the two good trials.

Returns from a five-week let-up after a strong first-up second at Newcastle, beaten just over half a length by Lucsain after leading and looking the winner. She comes back from provincial company, with Aaron Bullock a strong booking at this track. Trip is the query, but her latest form sets the mark.

Was safely held on debut at Muswellbrook, settling rearward and making no impression when last of 10, beaten over 13 lengths behind Costa Del Sol at long odds. The drop to 1100m is a new race scenario, but there was no clear excuse in that first outing and his trials were only fair beforehand. Has plenty to find second-up.

Makes his debut with two trial placings in the book, winning an 800m Scone trial and finishing second over the same trip at Beaumont (Newcastle). Those hit-outs came some time back, so the gap since trialling is the natural reservation. Has shown ability in two earlier trials and must be kept safe.

Debuts for Kris Lees after winning a 1000m Muswellbrook trial a few weeks ago, which at least suggests he has come forward since earlier trial efforts. The stable's debut record is sound without being dominant, and half-brother Harry's Evidence has already won over 1100m at Canterbury. Must be kept safe.

Comes to the races after four trials, the latest a solid second over 1000m at Muswellbrook. Paul Messara & Leah Gavranich have a strong debut record in the supplied figures, and the Maurice bloodline suggests there may be more with time. Well bred gelding not to be overlooked.

Produced a sound debut fourth at this track, beaten just over two lengths by The Wildling after covering ground throughout, with stewards confirming he raced wide the entire race. That effort looks better than the bare result and he meets Shasort again after beating her home there. Clear danger with natural improvement from the good gate.

Debuts for Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott, whose supplied debut figures are strong, and she has had two Randwick trials in recent weeks. The family gives her some depth, with half sister Whispered Secret a Listed winner and G1-placed in the Champagne Stakes. Barrier 11 is the query, but she has upside.

First starter who improved to finish a solid third in her latest 1000m Gosford trial after an earlier trial at Beaumont (Newcastle). The wide barrier makes the task no easier, and the supplied trainer debut sample is yet to produce a win or placing. Happy to watch.

Returns from a two-month break after starting a well-supported favourite at Mt Gambier and finishing fifth, beaten six lengths, having led and raced keenly. She was also only fair at Casterton the start prior, beaten three and a half lengths after travelling handy. Tested again.

Had some excuse when sixth at this track last start, tightened shortly after the start before fading late and finishing just over four lengths from The Wildling. Her debut fourth at this venue in May was also respectable in an open market. Strips fitter, though Umbusi and Shasort look stronger.

Made an encouraging debut at this track when fifth behind The Wildling, beaten three and a half lengths after settling well back and making solid inroads at long odds. She did finish behind Umbusi in that race, but the closing effort suggested there is improvement to come. Must turn the tables on Umbusi, but has upside.

Finished ninth on debut at this track, beaten just under seven lengths behind The Wildling after settling close enough at the turn, and there was no clear excuse. Big improvement is required.