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Was disappointing as a well-supported favourite at the Beaumont last start, finishing fourth and beaten just over six lengths after tracking the speed and failing to finish it off. His Canberra second in a BM65 start prior reads better, beaten just under a length as favourite. Claim helps and deserves another chance.

Went very close in a BM60 at Canberra last start, beaten a neck after beginning slowly, covering ground and having trouble getting clear around the turn. That followed a Newcastle Mdn win over 900m where he beat Capdiva at generous odds. Brings the strongest winning case.

Returns from a lengthy spell after ending last campaign with a Mdn win at Armidale over 1400m, beating Moonspell by just over two lengths as a short odds-on favourite. He had been consistent before that and has won a trial at Tamworth, so there is some readiness. Solid maiden form, but this fresh Class 1 assignment asks more.

Resumed with a strong second in a Class 2 at this track, beaten half a length by Mainstay on soft ground after travelling well and only being nailed late. Her Muswellbrook Mdn win prior to the break was also sound, beating Love You Anyway after early bumps. Wide draw is the query, but she stays in the mix.

Made an immediate statement on debut at Muswellbrook, winning a 900m Mdn by just under four lengths as favourite on soft ground after putting the race away quickly. New 1100m test is the only real question.

Was beaten a nose at Port Macquarie last start after settling well back and being tightened late, so the beaten-favourite tag is easy enough to temper. His third there start prior was solid, and he has one win and three placings from four runs around 1100m. Peaks third-up with strong winning claims.

Finished third in a BM58 at Muswellbrook last start, beaten four and a half lengths after beginning awkwardly and settling rearward. His Tamworth fifth before that was much closer, only beaten just over half a length, but he still lacks a decisive turn of foot this campaign. Fitter now but drawn out again.

Had genuine excuses when fifth in a Class 2 at this track last start, beaten a length and a half after racing wide throughout. He had also been wide when beaten a nose here in a BM58 start prior, and he is a track-and-trip winner with a reliable record for Jake Pracey-Holmes. Barrier 14 complicates it deep into the campaign, slim place chance.

Backs up after a narrow Muswellbrook second on soft ground, where she was sent out favourite and beaten a neck by Song For Rosie. Her Port Macquarie Mdn win start prior was more decisive, beating Womensworld by four lengths as a dominant odds-on chance. Drawn to be prominent, keep safe on the quick back-up.

Comes back from provincial BM64 company after finishing fourth at Newcastle, beaten four and a half lengths at long odds on soft ground. She was last in a BM66 at Goulburn start prior, beaten just over seven lengths after being swamped late. Wide gate will make it tough.

Returns from a five-month break after finishing eighth at Dubbo, beaten just under four lengths as favourite on heavy ground when unable to quicken. His prior Gunnedah BM58 run was poor, though he did race wide throughout. Recent race form before the break was plain.

Won a Coonabarabran Mdn last start over 900m, beating Fratianno by just under a length after settling handy and fighting on. Her debut fourth at Muswellbrook had merit after racing wide, and barrier 1 gives her a kinder setup. The 1100m record is the sticking point in a deeper race.

Returns from a six-month spell after a heavy-track Dubbo failure, finishing last and beaten over 19 lengths at long odds with no clear excuse. Her previous run was a Dubbo Mdn win, beating Prophet's Lass by a length and a half, and the latest Mudgee trial should bring her forward. Can pull out a big run fresh with the claim.

Returns from a five-month break after finishing 11th at Coonabarabran, beaten over 12 lengths when unwanted in the market and racing keenly. He had won a Gulgong Mdn start prior, beating Atomic Bomber by just over two lengths on heavy ground, but the subsequent effort was a major setback. Gulgong Mdn win is a positive, but this looks a stronger ask.