OVERVIEW: JILLIBY UTAH (3) has kept improving with each run and draws favourably to be well poised throughout here. Runner up last start and can go one better here. SWEETKINDOFMAGIC (7) superbly bred 3yo colt that has the pedigree to be winning this. Sure to be primed for his race debut.  MEZZANOTTI (5) 2yo filly showing promise and has shown early speed at both race starts to date. Expect another forward showing to figure in the finish. SEVENTH IMMORTAL (6) improving type with place claims whilst ONLY SON (4) is a first four hope.

EARLY SPEED: 3,5,7

RATINGS: 3/ 7/ 5/ 6/ 4

OVERVIEW: CARUSO STAR (5) peaks fitness wise and is bursting to win after two recent runners up placings. Can fight out the finish. LILSTREPPO (8) is a mare in form after some excellent wins at her past two starts. Just needs an opening and she will prove hard to hold out. YANKEE RAIN (3) interesting runner resuming and has shown ability. Drawn well and a forward showing would not surprise. DOUBLE THE HUNTER (10) fitter and will find this easier than recent starts but faces a challenging draw. VILLAROCK (9) VILLAGE VOICE (6) and REDBANK MOLLY (7) all have good ability and must be respected in this. OUTBACK QUEENIE (1) and MAWYNS JEWEL (2) have early speed and might give a sight.

EARLY SPEED: 1,2,3

RATINGS: 5/ 8/ 3/ 10/ 9/ 6/ 7

OVERVIEW: ALFIE ALWAYS (7) is a hard horse to catch but does have the natural ability to be winning this. Good effort two starts ago but did things wrong at his latest outing. A winner at this track in the past. Expect a big showing. ATABOY CHARLIE (4) has been in good form under these conditions in recent starts. Can fight out the finish. ALDEBARAN ANTON (10) consistent trotter that won well last start. Can run well again here despite the handicap. KYVALLEY MISTY (3) hasn’t been far away of late and just needs to handle the standing start conditions to have claims. Both POPPY POPSTAR (6) and TENSION SEEKER (1) can’t be dismissed.

EARLY SPEED: 1,4

RATINGS: 7/ 4/ 10/ 3/ 6/ 1

OVERVIEW:  ICANMOTOR (7) big effort to win last start and is racing with great zest. Hard to hold out again here. STAR RULER (6) ran well again last start when runner up and does have the gate speed to give a big sight again. MONSIEUR FLAMEL (5) racing well and should be well poised throughout and capable of being in the finish again.  ITTAKESLUV (2) a winner three starts ago and has a favourable draw. Must be respected. NORMANDY NUGGET (8) getting fitter with each run and is working back into form. Just needs an opening and has claims. ZU HOFFEN (9) and REGAL ROCK (12) are amongst the place and first four chances.

EARLY SPEED: 2,5,6,7

RATINGS: 7/ 6/ 5/ 2/ 8/ 9/ 12

OVERVIEW: SIR NIPPA (7) is totally airborne having won four from his past five starts. Looks well placed again and should prove hard to hold out. INSIDER TRADING (5) good effort last start and is going well. Very honest and is one of the main chances. WAZOWSKI (12) did her share of work and battled on very strongly at Ararat. Should have come on from that run and expect a big showing. GRINNING BEACH BOY (8) tough pacer in good form and with an ounce of luck will make his presence felt. HUXHAM CHUBB (1) ASMILEANDAWINX (11) CHEERS POVERTY (2) and REIGN EM IN (9) are place and first four chances.

EARLY SPEED: 2,4,5,7

RATINGS: 7/ 5/ 12/ 8/ 1/ 11/ 2/ 9

OVERVIEW: CHAMPAGNE CHARLEY (7) has come back to racing in superb form having won his past two starts. Does have plenty of ability and expect a big showing again. LINK IN BIO (5) last win was under the stand conditions and very capable of making sharp improvement here. AVANT GUARD (9) has been struggling for form against stronger company. Easier here and is better than his figure form reads. Gets his chance to return into some good form. JOHNS BOY (12) loves these conditions and rarely runs a poor race. Sure to make his presence felt again. HATCHBACK (11) 9yo that didn’t have the best of luck last start, a winner two runs ago from the stand. Must be respected. MAESTRO (4) runner up in the Swan Hill Cup last start under similar conditions. Runs well again here. DOUBLE HELIX (6) has run some big races at this track in the past. Fitter, peaks and sure to be primed for this. NIGHT WHISPERER (2) is never far away and has claims under these conditions.

EARLY SPEED: 2,4,5,7

RATINGS: 7/ 5/ 9/ 12/ 11/ 4/ 6/ 2

OVERVIEW: INTO THE HARKNESS (7) talented mare that will strip fitter for her first up run and is a winner at this track. A major chance. The Alex Ashwood trained runners WILLIAMS (2) and LOCHIEL LAD (8) are both very capable pacers and can figure in the finish. ANIMADO (3) rarely runs a poor race in this class and can make his presence felt again from a favourable draw.  IMAGINATION ORO (9) fitter and was closing late last start. On the up and can’t be dismissed. OUTMAZING (1) EASTRBRO KOZZY (5) GOODTIME CAPTAIN (6) COTCHINELLIE (10) JILLIBY KYMY LOU (11) and RED SHORES (4) are all racing very well and must be respected.

EARLY SPEED: 2,3,4,7

RATINGS: 7/ 2/ 8/ 3/ 9/ 5/ 11/ 4

OVERVIEW: DIAMOND ECLIPSE (12) finished off powerfully to win last start and is very smart. One of the main chances. CURYO GENTLEMAN (7) placed in the Swan Hill Cup and racing against stronger company. A major chance again. SPIRIT OF ANARCHY (1) arrives from NSW and gets a favourable draw. Racing well and should be in this for a long way. STRAPPING RED (5) has been airborne of late and is a fast beginner and should be well poised throughout. Can give a big sight.  MADIGAN (10) is working back into fitness and form and is very close to a win. Don’t dismiss. DHAULAGIRI (8) going well and will get a soft trip. Don’t ignore. MAXY WANTS TO PLAY (9) racing well against slightly easier company and must be respected. HES ALL TORQUE (11) tough effort to win last start. This is harder and does have a challenging draw to overcome. HOORAH PHILTRA (3) speedy and can race handy. Place chance. PESCI (6) a winner at this track and is an opportunist. Has claims. OUR CHEEKY DEVIL (4) is a first four hope.

EARLY SPEED: 1,3,5

RATINGS: 12/ 7/ 1/ 5/ 10/ 8/ 9/ 11/ 3/ 6/ 4

OVERVIEW: IAMAWINGATE (1) gets an ideal draw and should be well poised throughout in this and is one of the main chances. SOAR (6) strips fitter and didn’t have the best of luck last start when dragged back through the field.  A likely improver and must be respected. The Ross Graham trained runners TOPHUT JOHNY (10) TEX GOES BANG (12) and BETTORSWEETVICTORY (7) all have ability and race well in this class and must be respected. YANKEE GAMBLER (9) had his share of support last start when unplaced. Freshened up and can measure up here. ONE OFF (11) a last start winner and has place and first four claims.

EARLY SPEED: 13,5

RATINGS: 1/ 6/ 10/ 12/ 9/ 11