Went close at Pakenham last start, finishing second over 1600m on soft ground after being steadied and held up before closing strongly to be beaten just under a length by Little Richo. That followed a strong late fifth at the Bool when outside the main betting. Building well and should be right there.

Was fifth at Kyneton last start, beaten just under three lengths after taking a narrow lead and being swamped late. The prior run in Open grade at Avoca was plain when he was there to strike but found little and was beaten just over seven lengths. Has minor track and distance claims, but this harder company looks a test.

Resumed with a last placing at Pakenham over 1400m, beaten ten lengths after settling back and making no impression, with only a start bump as minor context. His previous run was much better when runner-up as favourite on the Pakenham Synthetic, beaten a neck after leading. First-up last was too plain to ignore.

Comes out of a BM70 at Cranbourne where he was tightened early, raced keenly, then was held up before finishing fourth, beaten three and a half lengths by Killenaule. He had been a close second at Geelong on soft ground the run prior and now eases from metro company with Damian Lane taking over. Eases in grade with Damian Lane aboard and looks the one to beat.

Has been well held in two runs this campaign, finishing 12th in a BM56 at Wangaratta last start after settling back and failing to make ground. He was second last at Kyneton the run prior, beaten just over nine lengths, with stewards noting he weakened. Others look stronger.

Resumed with a fifth at Ballarat over 1600m on heavy ground, beaten just over four lengths after jumping awkwardly and keeping on. Her prior run was in the Listed Centaurea Stakes at Morphettville, where she was unwanted in the market and failed to threaten, but that is strong background for this grade. Fitter now and looks a key hope.

Returns from a six-week freshening after a fourth in a BM66 at Pakenham Synthetic, where she looked ready to challenge but was only fair late. The Sale run before that had merit given she was eased, held up and still finished within just under five lengths. Proven at the distance and has each-way claims if she finishes off better.

Was better than fifth on paper at Sale last start, beaten just over two lengths in a BM66 after picking up well and striking interference on the home turn. The Cranbourne run before that in FM Open company was only fair, but this is a more suitable assignment than either of those. Back to a suitable level and distance, she is a strong place chance.

Finished second at Echuca last start in a BM56, beaten two lengths by Frozen Tide after working into the race nicely, with a bump near the 350m adding some context. That was a clear rebound from an 11th at the same venue when big odds and covering ground. Class rise and trip query make this a tougher assignment.

Won well at Wangaratta last start in a BM56, beating Phoenician by two lengths after picking up strongly and putting the race away late. The run prior at Kyneton was plain when safely held after racing wide, but she now returns to a distance where she is unbeaten from one try. Harder now, but has place claims.

Was seventh at Yarra Valley last start in a BM56, beaten just under five lengths after settling back and merely keeping on, with the stewards noting she hung in throughout. Her previous run at Moe was a heavy-ground defeat by a long way. Place at best if she improves.