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There will be a lot of anticipation early in the day in Devonport on Sunday when former Group 3 winner The Inevitable has hist first Tasmanian start in over two years. The 6YO will carry 61kg in an Open Handicap and will create a bit of a conundrum for punters given his last win was in October 2019 and he’ll be a short price.

Outside of the opening race, it shapes up to be a competitive day of racing without many obvious standouts throughout the remaining seven races.

R1 Young Racing Tasmania Open Hcp, 1350m

You don't see many Group winners racing in Devonport in August but that's the case with THE INEVITABLE (1). His last win was in October 2019 though and he really hasn't looked the same horse since that Silver Eagle triumph. His best would obviously win but that's been the case for a while now. AMAWORD (2) resumes with a great first-up record, winning four times from eight attempts off a break. The map sets up nicely for him to roll along in front. FRAGMENT (4) is back where it all started in the care of Barry Campbell. He wasn't asked for a much in a Tuesday trial and interestingly blinkers are on for the first time as a now 9YO. RUETTIGER (3) was doing his best work late over 1150m last time and should be suited by the extra distance.

R2 Lending 4 U Benchmark 74 Hcp, 1650m

GALWAY GIRL (1) returned to the winners stall last time with a tough effort over 1880m beating a field that included UP WIND (2). I don't think the drop in distance is a big negative given her racing pattern. Up Wind had an SP of $2.90 when beaten by Galway Girl and has a positive 2.5kg swing in the weights here. He seemed to lay in up the straight there and now winkers replace blinkers. All three of the wins for ANCONA (3) have come in Devonport. He drops 4kg from his Hobart run where he was far from disgraced. BORN MAGIC (6) can lead this field and with no weight on her back has proven hard to run down when that occurs.

R3 Ladbrokes Maiden, 1150m

VAN D'ORO (7) was scratched here on 1 August but has since been to the trials where she was held together. Her Victorian form puts her right in the mix for a debut Tassie win. MYSTICAL VIXEN (11) was always back in a race run in driving rain and she may not have handled the conditions. She was well-backed that day and may be worth another chance. GEE GEE SNOWFLAKE (10) takes on the older horses for the first time. She was forced to came wide in the straight off a break and finished reasonably well. EGAO (4) was smashed into $1.70 at her first Tasmanian run but failed to flatter. Hard to know what to make of that and she has the tongue-tie off this time. GOLDEN EGG (5) has disappointed twice as favourite this campaign and her best run was when sent out $11. She must be taken on trust. VELINO (2) ran a good race at a big price last time but is another that mixes form. Look for any market lead on SIROCCO SHAMAL (6) with a host of gear changes and WITH PREJUDICE (9) who is on debut as a 6YO having not had a public trial since April.

R4 Goodstone Group Maiden, 1350m

GEE GEE CLOUDY BAY (4) was close up at the T&D last Sunday. She's holding her form well and this looks as good a chance as any to get a win at start 18. FRENCH KISS (8) was flat as a biscuit in the same race, under riding a long way out. Apprentice rider goes back on as do blinkers and she did have some market support a week ago. WHO'S THE RIDER (7) is limited but makes her own luck on the speed. TINY TIMMY (2) resumes with his best runs coming in Hobart. Interesting that connections choose to go straight to 1350m first-up. ROCKYMOUNTAINHIGH (6) was scratched last Sunday. She draws wide for her first Devonport start but this is a lot weaker than what she was contesting prior to a spell. GOLD GOWN (5) brings moderate Victorian form, but this is not a strong looking maiden.

R5 Kevin Sharkie Mdn/cl1, 1880m

KARNAK KID (1) had all the favours in the run to break his maiden here at the mile last start. He gets to 1880m for the first time and will take some confidence from that victory. SIENNA'S WORD (9) went forward and softened up the favourite in the same race and based on those tactics, she's the expected leader here. RED ROGER (2) was held up turning for home behind Full Knots Ahead who has since won again. He was 1350m up to 1880m there so should be better for that run. He's one of three runners Glenn Stevenson has in the race, the other two being DI'S A DANCER (8) and TASSIE O'REILLY (3). Di's A Dancer had market support but couldn't make a huge impact on Karnak Kid last time while Tassie O'reilly finished alongside SIGNAL HILL (7) last Sunday in maiden/class 1 that appears stronger than what they contest here.

R6 Tasmanian Horse Transport Benchmark 60 Hcp, 1650m

WARDELL (7) is on the quick back-up after racing at the T&D last week. He ran second there but the quinella gapped third. NEEDAREIN (4) was in a photo for the final placing in the same race and has a rider change this week with Siggy Carr replacing Bulent Muhcu. SUBMIT ANOTHER (3) was well-backed first-up and put in a good performance after coming from toward the back of the field. He has a poor second-up record but if he hasn't gone backwards, he should be in the finish again. TURK DELIGHT (1) was unlucky two starts ago but was beaten on merit last time behind one that has since won again. He lacks dash but dropping to the mile shouldn't be a big negative with four weeks between runs. DUNMINING (5) has been racing well in Hobart. She has a Devonport win to her credit and this is her right distance range. GEEGEES FIRST LADY (6) led to win here three starts ago and the map presents well for her to find the front here. SAN YOU (7) rarely wins but his recent efforts put him right in the picture.

R7 Carlton And United Breweries Class 1 Hcp, 1350m

CLIFTON DANSEUR (3) was an impressive winner first-up and then over did things early last time where a late rider change saw him a big market drifter. First go past 1200m but he does look to be a horse with some scope. GEE GEE CAN WIN (2) won his maiden off a break and that form has held up reasonably well. He worked to the line solidly last week to suggest the extra 200m should be fine. JOHNNY CHUTZPAH (1) caught the eye running on late in Hobart at his first start in the state. Synthetic is an unknown. HAS THE LOOK (5) was forced to come from well back last Sunday in a race where back markers couldn't really get warm. She can position closer here from a better draw. KAY OH ELL (4) was poor in Hobart but can easily bounce back, particularly with the prospect of a softer time on-speed.

R8 Thai Imperial 0-66, 1350m

MYWORDIS (1) looks well placed for a horse that was beaten just under four lengths in a Mowbray Stakes just three starts ago. He hasn't had a public trial but has placed at both previous first-up runs. REWARD ACHIEVER (6) had the perfect to run to win with ease last Sunday. She draws for a potentially similar run. GEE GEES TEARDROP (4) has been racing well from the front and with barrier 1 here, he'll be trying for more of the same. NEED A GIN (2) couldn't quicken with the field in a slowly run 1150m second-up. The extra distance will suit. BANCA NIP (3) was solid first-up but is likely already looking for further. ROUGH ROAD (5) and ALFRED STREET (7) are some hope if bringing their best but it's been a while since we've seen it.