Was disappointing when eased back from metro company at Mornington last start, finishing seventh and beaten over 10 lengths after giving very little in the run home. The run prior at Moe was much better, working home evenly for third at big odds behind Jean Georges. More a place chance than a win threat.

Has progressed through the campaign and produced his best recent result when second at Traralgon, beaten just over three lengths by Top Liner after looming but not quite threatening. He rises from country grade to a harder meeting and is unplaced from his only previous try around 2015m. Exotics only.

Had a genuine excuse at Swan Hill last start, settling rearward before being tightened near the 300m and finishing fifth, beaten just over four lengths, when well found in betting. He was sent out favourite on debut in a Mdn at Pakenham Synthetic and kept on fairly there. Third-up for a leading stable at this track and can improve sharply.

Had market respect at Yarra Valley but raced keenly, led clearly to the turn and dropped out to finish sixth, beaten nine and a half lengths by Nightowl. His previous fourth at Pakenham Synthetic behind Vantaa was more reliable, making ground without threatening. Strong rebound chance.

Has been safely held in three starts, most recently eighth at St Arnaud when beaten just under ten lengths after travelling just off the pace and offering little late. The Hamilton run prior was also plain at long odds. Has to lift sharply.

Did enough on debut at Wangaratta to be a major improver, finishing fifth and beaten just over two lengths after jumping awkwardly and being held up near the 250m. He was near the top of betting there, so the market expected a run, and barrier 1 with Michael Dee aboard is a positive setup. Draws barrier 1 and looks a strong improver.

Was beaten seven and a half lengths at Swan Hill last start after racing wide early and offering little late, finishing behind Windsor Chariot. His Mildura debut was also safely held, beaten just over eight lengths after giving away a big start. Improvement required.

Was well-supported favourite at Echuca last start but finished ninth, beaten over 11 lengths, and the stewards noted he gave ground. The Kilmore run prior also ended in a well-beaten second last after jumping awkwardly and being hampered. Place hopes rely on a turnaround.

Improved from debut when fourth at Wangaratta, beaten just over four lengths by Off'N'Gawn, and the steadied near the 600m note gives that run some excuse value. His Bendigo debut on soft ground was fair from a rearward position without ever threatening. Third-up and still lightly raced, he has genuine winning claims.

Produced her best run of the campaign when fourth at Yarra Valley, beaten three and a half lengths by Nightowl, despite being checked approaching the 600m. She also beat Zverev home there, which gives the line some relevance. Risking.

Had excuses at Wangaratta last start, held up near the 250m before finishing fifth, beaten five lengths behind Off'N'Gawn. Her previous fourth at the Bool was stronger, coming from well back to be beaten just over a length. Minor chance.

Put up the strongest recent performance in the race when third in a Mdn at Bendigo, beaten just under two lengths by Zovozo after racing three wide without cover throughout. That came after an unwanted first-up run over 1300m, and she now gets to a distance where she has already placed. Ready to peak now and sets up for every chance.

Has finished well back in all three starts and had no obvious excuse when eighth at Warrnambool last start, beaten just over five lengths at big odds. The Kilmore run prior in a Mdn was similar, finishing sixth and again safely held. Hard to recommend without a sharper finish.

Took a clear step forward at Mornington last start, finishing second and beaten a long neck by Top Rich after beginning slowly and striking interference around the home turn. That was a stronger meeting than today and she now looks to stretch to around 2015m for the first time. Trip is new, but that run gives her solid place claims.

Was unwanted in the market at Wangaratta last start and ran accordingly, finishing eighth and beaten just over seven lengths behind Red Light Rachel after covering ground and making no impression late. Her Manangatang fifth two back was more competitive, but she still lacked a finishing kick. This is too tough.

Has excuses in recent runs but the overall form remains plain, with last start an eighth at Kilmore, beaten over 10 lengths after being tightened early and covering ground. He had an equipment issue when seventh in a Bendigo Mdn the start prior and was beaten by Princess Of Sol there. First try at the trip looks a challenge.

Finished fifth at Echuca last start but was beaten eight and a half lengths after beginning awkwardly, while the Pakenham Synthetic run prior was another safely held effort at big odds. A Sandown-Hillside trial two weeks ago adds fitness context, but she is unplaced from nine starts and all eight turf runs. Others appeal more.