1

Bakeel

Scored an impressive debut win at this track and distance 21 days ago, letting down with a sharp turn-of-foot to win convincingly. He is the one they all have to beat.

2

Artillery

Followed up an eye-catching second-place finish with an easy second-up last start and clearly looks to boast good ability. 

3

Greatham Boy

Won smartly on debut over 1100m on the Polytrack, racing wide throughout but kicking clear. Another two-year-old who appears to have upside.

4

Silo

No luck on debut racing wide and checking in third but won easily second-up with a better run in transit. Has since trialled well since and is a leading hope.

5

Strike Gold

Races on the 8-day back up after winning impressively on debut at this track and distance. If he handles the quick turnaround, he should acquit himself well.

6

Rhett Butler

Races first-up off a 64-day break and will find this race easier than last start when fifth in a Novice race. Prior, he was an impressive debut winner.

7

Big Max

Has shown good gate speed in two starts so far and should be a pace influence here, but stamina could be telling late. 

8

Fire

Has placed third in two runs to date and there’s no reason why he won’t run another bold race here.

9

Super Baby

Caught the eye with a fast-finishing second place two starts ago but raced wide and cast a plate last time. With a quiet ride, he should be closing off sharply.

10

Are You Happy

Second start and was strong late into fifth on debut after the jockey’s saddle shifted. Open to any amount of improvement second-up.

11

Cheerful Baby

Newcomer who has trialled okay. The betting market is the best guide.

12

June

Attracted betting support on debut just last week and checked in an eye-catching fourth after being held up at the top of the straight.

13

Pacific Commander

Stormed home into second place behind Bakeel on debut after he bounded out of the gates and settled last. Big effort and he looks a chance here.

14

Pacific Soldier

Jumped long odds when on debut and was unimpressive. Hard to recommend.

15

Pacific Victory

Has trialled fairly ahead of his debut and others are preferred.

16

Lim’s Jinba

Dictated by wide barriers in her two starts so far, but was strong late into third last time. She’s improving all the time and comes from the right stable for a race of this nature.

Reserve

17

May

Emergency runner and a debutant who has trialled well enough both locally and overseas to suggest he has ability.