1

Brayden Star

Australian trained stayer who ran on strongly for 0.1L 2nd in the G3 Avondale Cup (2400m) at his last start. This is his first try over 3200m.

2

Interpretation

Solid stayer racing slightly below his best with 8th placings at his past two starts. At the last one he was beaten 3.3L in the G3 Avondale Cup (2400m).

3

Rosso

He won a G3 over 2100m before finished 1L 4th in the G3 Wellington Cup (3200m) with both races at Trentham. Promising stayer and should go close.

4

Whangaehu

He needs to improve on his last start when he finished 16th in the G3 Avondale Cup over 2400m to figure here.

5

Final Return

Impressive performance to win the G3 Avondale Cup (2400m) by 0.1L after racing three wide without cover from the 1400m mark. Go close.

6

Age Of Sail

He followed a nose 2nd over 2400m at Listed level at Warwick Farm with a 3.5L 6th over 1400m in a BM100 handicap at Rosehill on 21 February. He has strong claims.

7

Son Of Sun

He finished eighth in this race last year. He needs to improve on his last start 4L 9th in the G3 Avondale Cup (2400m).

8

Manzor Blue

She came from well back to win in the straight to win the G3 Wellington Cup at her first try over 3200m. Stick with her.

9

Gigi

He raced well last spring, but he needs to improve on his recent form. At his last start he finished 5.8L 12th in the G3 Avondale Cup (2400m).

10

Mahrajaan

Winner of this race two years ago but he’s out of form. He needs to improve on his last start 7L 14th in the G3 Avondale Cup (2400m) on 21 February.

11

Just Charlie

3000m winner who should be ready to peak after his last start 0.9L 3rd in the G3 Avondale Cup (2400m) on 21 February. Include in the main chances.

12

Trav

Winner of this race last year. He was slow to begin and wasn’t beaten far at his last start when 1.4L 5th in the G3 Wellington Cup (3200m). Respect.

13

Paradise Storm

Former French stayer now trained in Victoria. Last start he finished 1.9L 7th to Berkeley Square over 2500m at Flemington on 14 February. Go close.

14

Trust In You

He’s racing below his best. At his last start he finished 7.5L 15th in the G3 Avondale Cup (2400m). He needs to improve.

15

Khan Hunter

He has been unplaced at his past seven starts. At his last run he finished 4.9L 10th in the G3 Avondale Cup (2400m). He will find this hard.

16

Nest Egg

He followed his last placing in the G3 Wellington Cup (3200m) with a 5.2L 5th over 2000m at Matamata. Prefer others.

17

Just A Karin

Winner of only two of her 37 starts rising in class after her last start 2.5L 4th in a BM75 over 2100m at Te Rapa on 7 February. She will find this hard.

18

Overdraft

He’s showing some staying potential although he’s rising in class. At his last start he won a BM65 at Wanganui over 2060m on 22 February.

Reserves

19

Julianus

He broke through for only his second win at his 21st start at his last run in a BM65 over 2100m at Trentham on 1 March. Up in class and distance.

20

Roederer

Scratched

21

No Plan Be

She rises in class and distance after her last start 6L 12th in a BM65 over 2100m here on 21 February. Not keen on her prospects.