OVERVIEW: Tricky affair with little exposed form to draw upon with confidence. MYSTIC MOVER (7) is the exception to that observation, having placed in 3 of 5 starts, including a good 2nd last start at Kilmore behind an in-form winner. The gate is no spoil, but over the short trip and against an apparent lack of opposition, she may be obliged to press forward and give herself every chance.

SON OF A BROAD (11) did plenty of work first up, but that’s normally the way he races and, to be fair, a bit more was expected. He does have a very in-form stable and driver, so be prepared to forgive last time and expect him to put his best foot forward here. Then there are a few runners who are a market watch and require a bit of guesswork. HOLLOW LOG (6) is an emergency and, interestingly, a well-bred 7yo first starter. He’s only had the one trial and showed great gate speed to finish 3rd, which was okay. He should be considered if he gets a run and is a market watch. ITS JUST RUBY (5) joins the Paul Tonkin stable, which often improves this type of horse fresh, so although the form isn’t there and she’s first up without a trial, she must be kept safe. The two stablemates, TAMALIA (2), who galloped away on debut, and EVA EXPRESS (3), haven’t done too much at the trials, but in fairness they were against better-rated types, and this stable is worth respecting.