Was second last on debut at Wangaratta over 1300m, beaten over 10 lengths behind Princess Geisha after holding his spot to the turn and failing to make ground. There was some early interference and he raced wide in stages, so the run was not entirely clean, but the first try at around 1411m adds another layer. Untested at this trip and must improve sharply.

Went close at Swan Hill last start, finishing second to Celtic Spy over 1200m and beaten half a length after beginning awkwardly and racing keenly. That followed a third at this track when again near the top of betting, so his form this campaign is clearly the right profile. Finds the right race now and sets up for every hope.

Returned with a sound third at Kyneton over 1218m, beaten three and a half lengths by Merry Chase after sitting handy and being held up passing the 200m. His debut on heavy ground at Pakenham was plain, but this campaign opener was a more reliable guide. Fitter and should take beating from the soft gate.

Makes his debut for the Mick Price and Michael Kent Jnr stable after trialling at Pakenham Synthetic a few weeks ago, with three trials listed in the lead-up. He was a NZ$80,000 purchase and comes from a yard with a solid debut record, but there is no race-day evidence yet. Watch the market, but race-day evidence is still missing.

Had genuine excuses at the Bool last start, racing wide throughout and being steadied late when sixth over 1000m, beaten just over nine lengths. Even so, he was an outside chance in betting and had been last in a small field at Echuca the run prior. Can't have.

Debuts off two trials, the latest a close second at Mortlake, which gives him a useful readiness pointer. His full sibling Somewhere won on debut over 1400m and later placed in the G2 Sportsbet Sandown Guineas and a Listed Adelaide Guineas, so there is some depth to the family profile. Barrier 12 is the drawback, but he has place claims.

Was second last at Mornington first-up, beaten eight and a half lengths after beginning slowly and giving away a big start. She had also been safely held on debut at Sale on heavy ground when unwanted in betting. Risking.

Starts her career for Ben, Will and JD Hayes after three trials, including recent work at Pakenham, and the stable has a solid record with debut runners. She cost NZ$60,000 and is a half-sister to Macedon Rose, who won on debut at Seymour over 1300m. Looks a solid place each way hope first time out.

Comes to the races for Ciaron Maher, the top-ranked trainer for wins at this track, after three Cranbourne trials across October and November. Her trial profile is steady rather than spectacular, but the stable does place horses to advantage and the trainer's debut figures are respectable. Wide draw tempers the view, but the stable profile keeps her in the mix.

Boxed on steadily when seventh at Wangaratta last start, beaten just over four lengths behind Princess Geisha at long odds. That was a better margin than her debut at this track, where she was well beaten and finished behind Carnevale, but there was no clear excuse last time. See again.

Makes her debut after three trials, with the latest a close third at Wodonga following earlier trial work at Wangaratta and Werribee. That recent trial gives some encouragement, but the stable's supplied debut record shows no wins from 40 starters and only a modest place strike-rate. Place at best.

Made an encouraging debut at Moe, finishing third to Nickibi over 1200m and beaten a length after settling back before picking up strongly late. She was only an outside chance in the betting, so there was merit in the performance, and she should have taken benefit from that first race experience. Looks suited up in trip and can figure.