1

Buuraq

Withdrawn

2

Rambo

First-up of a 69-day spell this week and trialled quietly ahead of his return – not unusual for trainer Daniel Meagher’s runners. Has been in the market in recent starts and watch for betting support.

3

Royalty

Has failed to impress in three local starts so far, most recently beaten by 19 lengths, and is hard to recommend on current form.

4

Vulcan

Started the race-favourite over this distance 21 days ago and finished a fair seventh place. Proven at the track and distance and is rarely far away at the finish.

5

Cousteau

Racing in good form this year without winning but has finished in the placings on two occasions from four outings. Generally finds the 1200m a furlong too far.

6

Mr Hooper

Coming up to a year since winning but recent runs have been encouraging and his last start fourth place bodes well for this race. Certainly not without claims.

7

Winning Hobby

Well-beaten last start when weakening sharply to finish 14 ½ lengths off them but prior runs were encouraging and he could bounce back while overlooked in the market this week.

8

Tom Cat

Stands out as one of the more interesting runners in the race as he races first-up for reigning champion trainer Michael Clements. Has looked good in two trials ahead of his first-up run and appears to be a sharp improver this week.

9

Sun Step

Races second-up after drifting big-time in the market first-up 21 days ago but only beaten 4 ¼ lengths on the line. The 1200m is generally a stretch too far however.

10

Healthy Star

Not much has gone right in recent starts for this four-year-old, but with a bit of luck in running, he might be able to sneak in for a place at a healthy dividend.

11

Perfect

Has shown nothing in 11 starts in Class 4 and would need a massive improvement to feature in this race.

12

Winning Legend

Generally performs better at Class 5 level but has a few placings in Class 4 and was well-beaten last start. Hard to recommend.

13

Ironclad

Form is down at the moment and is hard to recommend. A win would be surprising.

14

Malibu Beach

Finally broke through for a maiden victory at start number six last start over 1200m 28 days ago, and the penny may have dropped now.

15

Romantic

Yet to win on the turf track but has been placed four-from-eight and is capable of running a fast final 400m sectional split. Outsider chance.

Reserve

16

Sacred Judgement

A 12-start maiden in Singapore who races first-up off a 56-day break and the betting market will be the best guide.