Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up held ground to the line 2nd of 7 at Narrogin 3yo+ Mdn on December 19 over 1190m, neck behind Snipillicious with 58kg at $3.50. Second-up rider lost whip; 4th of 9 at Pinjarra 2yo+ Mdn on January 1 over 1300m, 2.5 len behind Purple Pearl with 58kg at $3. Should be right in the finish.

Trialled in preparation for debut last start. At debut, with blinkers first time; 3rd of 7 (slowly away (1l); raced erratically; raced greenly) at this track 2yo+ Mdn on January 3 over 1116m, 4.5 len behind Universal Pleasure with 58kg at $13. Should be improved. Capable of a strong show here.

Resuming from a lengthy break. At only start last campaign slowly away (1l) and keen; ran last of 11 at Ascot 3yo+ Mdn on April 1 over 1000m, 8 len behind Schoolhouse Rock with 58.5kg at $67. Form last time in not good enough to be considered a winning hope.

Making debut. Four-year-old gelding by Ouqba out of Zanella. Trialled a while ago finishing seventh at a Lark Hill trial over 950m. Placed in a trial but facing tough assignment here.

Racing second-up today. Fresh up after two months held ground to the line 3rd of 11 at Pinjarra 3yo Mdn on January 1 over 1000m, 3 len behind Mystery Man with 57kg at $10. Previously second-up set the pace for much of the race 3rd of 12 at Northam 3yo Mdn on October 15 over 1400m, long-neck behind Yelverton with 57kg at $16. Further improved for this. Strong winning chance.

Gelding by So Secret making his first race start. Has looked handy in two trials leading into this. Was runner-up in a trial at Lark Hill over 950m on December 29. Some claims.

First race starter by Star Witness out of Jesse's Dream. Has a total of two trials prior to his debut today. Not done enough to assess positively. Prefer others.

Gelding by I'm All The Talk making his first race start. Recent trial form has been pretty solid. Was runner-up in a trial at Lark Hill over 400m on June 2. Strong chance to break through on debut.

Freshened for 52 days. Latest outing got its head up and eased near 800m; second last of 11 at this track 3yo+ Mdn on November 22 over 1108m, 9 len behind Gunmetal Grey carrying 52.5kg at $101. Before that began awkwardly; 9th of 13 at Northam 3yo+ Mdn on October 25 over 1100m, 7 len behind Life For A Life with 56kg at $81. Looks tested despite the low draw.

Four-year-old mare (Blackfriars - Belle Bizarre). She has two recent trials prior to her debut today. Drawn well and seems fit enough to figure in the finish.

Making debut. Three-year-old filly by Al Maher out of Run Away Ruby. Trialled recently finishing fifth at a Lark Hill trial over 950m. Likely to need this run.