OVERVIEW: JUNIOR WARFARE (4) began quickly from a similar draw to find the lead, got away with a cheap second quarter (33.1) and had a good kick left at the finish when he scored easily at Cobram last week. He is drawn to lead again so he is capable of taking the next step forward. MY GOLDEN EAGLE (8) is resuming since a second at Echuca in August and is very awkwardly drawn but he has been performing nicely at the trials. He won at his latest Kilmore trial over the smart mare Holi Starzzz so he should be finding the line strongly. TASMA FLASH (9) has been placed in all of his five starts since returning from a long spell and broke through for deserved victory at Bendigo last week, where he led throughout. He drops back to the second line but he is strong enough to be in the finish. MISTER ARTIKULATE (7) is working up to a win after being placed in four of his past five starts. He settled down last of the twelve runners, trailed up out three horses wide from the 700m (3-3) and was very wide on the final corner when second (1m) behind Terror of Locksley last outing. He is terribly drawn but should be hitting the line strongly.

EARLY SPEED: 4 (likely leader), 2,5,6

RATINGS: 4/ 8,9/ 7/ 4,5/ 6,11

SELECTIONS: JUNIOR WARFARE (4), MY GOLDEN EAGLE (8), TASMA FLASH (9), MISTER ARTIKULATE (7)

OVERVIEW: LOMBO IDLE BELIEF (4) pressed forward to find the lead at the 1300m, got away with a slow second quarter (32.6) and had a good kick left at the finish when he scored comfortably at Cobram. He is a bold front running type and is likely to be driven in a forward manner again. ROSLYN GAYE (8) is a fast mare, which should be finishing fast via the sprint lane. She settled four back on the outside and was held up for a run over the concluding stages when an unlucky eighth last outing and her effort prior was against the Metropolitan class. WEMADE FREO (1) led out then took a trail behind LOMBO IDLE BELIEF (4) and had his chance when second at Cobram last outing. He will probably adopt the same tactics and hope some pressure is applied to LOMBO IDLE BELIEF (4) mid-race. HARD ROCK SHANNON (9) settled in ninth position and ran home well out wide late when third behind El Boston last outing. This race is slightly easier and he should be competitive again.

EARLY SPEED: 4 (likely leader), 1,5

RATINGS: 4/ 8/ 1,9/ 5,7,10/ 11

SELECTIONS: LOMBO IDLE BELIEF (4), ROSLYN GAYE (8), WEMADE FREO (1), HARD ROCK SHANNON (9)

OVERVIEW: CASHFLOW CASSIE (5) is a handy mare and appears to be well placed against this line up. She was four horses wide early, pushed forward to race without cover at the 1800m and finished fifth behind Tasma Flash at Bendigo last outing. Her sound fourth placing behind Tay Tay in the Super Series Silver event is a good form reference for this race. CHANGEOVER GIRL (8) raced roughly at the start, dropped back to a rearward position and ran home well late via inside runs when third behind Our Bella Lucia last outing. She has more ability that her record suggests and she should be running home nicely again. REDDY MAJOR (4) settled midfield on the markers, worked into the clear at the quarter pole and finished off nicely for second behind Piratesof Zanzibar last outing. He possesses a handy finishing burst and should go well again. HAYJOSHANDCO (2) is perfectly drawn and raced very fiercely when a brave third at Cobram last week. He is worth thought along with KARALTA COURAGE (7), which finished nicely last outing and also ROLLING REMONA (10).

EARLY SPEED: 1 (possible leader), 2,3,5,6

RATINGS: 5/ 4,8/ 2,7/ 1,10

SELECTIONS: CASHFLOW CASSIE (5), CHANGEOVER GIRL (8), REDDY MAJOR (4), HAYJOSHANDCO (2)

OVERVIEW: EIFFEL FROM HEAVEN (6) trailed the leader, moved away from the inside approaching the home turn and was held up for a run at a vital stage before dashing home for an unlucky second behind Malava Miss on her Victorian debut at Bendigo. This is a race of similar standard so she is capable of going one better. MISTER CRACKER (7) began quickly to race without cover and battled on for third in the same race at Bendigo last week. He has been racing well against similar opposition and is worth thought again. IMA BAD MOLLY (1) was four back on the markers but was severely checked at the 500m mark and lost her chance when fifth behind Goodtime Sometime at Bendigo last outing. She did make ground over the concluding stages so her effort was sound and she should be competitive from the pole position. STORMBOY STAR (2) restrained at the start from the outside of the front line, switched to the markers and came from last to finish second via the sprint lane at Bendigo last week. It was a good performance last time and he warrants consideration.

EARLY SPEED: 1 (possible leader), 4,7

RATINGS: 6/ 1,7/ 2/ 4?

SELECTIONS: EIFFEL FROM HEAVEN (6), MISTER CRACKER (7), IMA BAD MOLLY (1), STORMBOY STAR (2)

OVERVIEW: MADAM REACTOR (2) is racing in peak form and deserves to break through for a win. She finished fast when second (nose) behind Ozzie Sunshine then did well after racing without cover throughout at her latest third. BEE GEE CEE (1) began quickly to find the lead, backed off the tempo mid-race and had a good kick left at the end when he scored over Our Art Work last outing. He is rising in class but he is draw to be prominent throughout. BRING BACK LEAH (4) endured a tough run and battled on bravely for second behind SHAQ (12) last outing. She is starting to work back into her peak form and should give a forward showing. SHAQ (12) is a tough campaigner and recorded a mile rate of 1.55.1 after racing without cover when he scored at Bendigo prior to adding another victory on that track last week. He is one of the leading chances again. WHATA JOURNEY (7) is racing in career best form and is a chance of posting four straight victories but he is rising class and is poorly drawn for this assignment.

EARLY SPEED: 1 (possible leader), 2,4,7

RATINGS: 1,2/ 4,12/ 7/ 8/ 3,9,10

SELECTIONS: MADAM REACTOR (2), BEE GEE CEE (1), BRING BACK LEAH (4), SHAQ (12)

OVERVIEW: ALLURING TYRON (6) raced without cover early, switched to be four back on the markers then came away from the inside at the 400m when a big winner at Cobram last outing. She is stepping up in class but was impressive last time and she should prove hard to beat again. KYLIES LIFE (7) has performed extremely well in three starts since coming from New South Wales and should be competitive again. She trailed the leader early, ended up being three back on the markers and finished off well for third behind Three Bros last outing. THEYALLENDINY (4) led throughout from the standing start last outing. He is races best when he is in front and is likely to give another forward showing. DONTOUCH THE DUCO (2) is a fast beginner and has won a trial at Kilmore since his latest unplaced effort at Melton ($2-80 fav). He is better than his form reads and can improve on his latest performances, particularly from the good draw. HATEITWHENYOURRITE (5) and BAD AS NOW (8) are both capable of showing up without surprising.

EARLY SPEED: 4 (possible leader), 2,3,7

RATINGS: 6,7/ 4/ 2,5,8/ 9/ 1

SELECTIONS: ALLURING TYRON (6), KYLIES LIFE (7), THEYALLENDINY (4), DONTOUCH THE DUCO (2)

OVERVIEW: ROCKING BUGATTI (2) settled three back on the inside and finished off fast via the sprint lane when second behind the smart pacer Heza Son Of Agun at Bendigo last outing. This is a field of similar standard and he should prove hard to beat. DO NOT SURRENDER (1) is a tough type, which attempted to lead early but couldn’t get across to the markers, raced without cover before switching onto the markers to trail the leader with 1400m remaining when fourth in the same race won by Heza Son Of Agun last week. He led throughout at a Shepparton victory on December 28 so he is perfectly drawn to suit his racing pattern. ART OF SHENG LI (3) began fast to find the lead and copped some pressure mid-race when a big winner at Cobram last outing. She is stepping up in class but she is drawn to give another forward showing over the sprint distance. THE LAST CHANCE (8) gained a one out and one back trail, pulled hard, came out three horses wide at the 400m and finished third behind Cheyella at Cobram last outing. He defeated CASTLE RETREAT (4) at a Shepparton victory on November 12 and is one of the leading chances again.

EARLY SPEED: 1 (possible leader), 3,5

RATINGS: 2/ 1,3/ 8/ 4,6/ 5/ 7

SELECTIONS: ROCKING BUGATTI (2) DO NOT SURRENDER (1), ART OF SHENG LI (3), THE LAST CHANCE (8)

OVERVIEW: SENITAS STRENGTH (11) is a very classy mare, which won a heat of the Victory Derby last season. She led and easily won a heat of the Super Series then broke stride in the Final. She is clearly the class horse of the field and will take beating. GOLDEN SUNSET (10) is a smart mare and won a race at Bendigo prior to contesting the Super Series. She broke stride in the early stages and was tailed off ($1-45 fav) at Bendigo last week. She is better than her form reads and is worth an investment. VIOLETTA GIFT (6) began quickly to race without cover and battled on strongly for second at Bendigo last outing. She is racing in great form and is a strong place chance again. KALARNEY HEIDI (9) settled three back on the inside and finished solidly to score at Cobram two starts ago then got shuffled back on the markers from the inside of the second line at her latest fourth. She has claims along with EVERYBODYLOVESME (4), which will appreciate a drop back in class on her latest effort in the Super Series Final.

EARLY SPEED: 3 (likely leader), 4,6

RATINGS: 11/ 10/ 6/ 4,9/ 8/ 2,3

SELECTIONS: SENITAS STRENGTH (11), GOLDEN SUNSET (10), VIOLETTA GIFT (6), KALARNEY HEIDI (9)

OVERVIEW: OUR MAJOR JACK (4) is a former New Zealand pacer, which joins trainer Julie Douglas. He hasn’t raced since September 2020 but he was extremely impressive at a recent Bendigo trial performance, where he found the front and scored with plenty in reserve. He strikes a suitable assignment and should prove hard to beat. GO GEORGE GO (8) is a first starter for trainer Glenn Bull, which finished third behind Pesci (won on debut) at his latest Bendigo trial performance. He should receive an economical run from the trailing draw and is worth thought again. ROYAL CADENCE (7) was caught wide early, restrained to last and worked home nicely over the latter stages when an unlucky seventh at Bendigo last outing. She is widely drawn but is capable of running into a place. SHEFFIELD PEAK (1) is a fast beginner and attempted to lead throughout when fourth at Bendigo. He is ideally drawn over the sprint distance so he is worth thought in multiple combinations.

EARLY SPEED: 1 (likely leader), 3,4

RATINGS: 4/ 8/ 1,7/ 3

SELECTIONS: OUR MAJOR JACK (4), GO GEORGE GO (8), ROYAL CADENCE (7), SHEFFIELD PEAK (1)

OVERVIEW: LOCHINVAR JAG (3) was resuming since an eighth in the Shakamaker Classic when a game second in the Graham Head Memorial, where he led and was just gunned down by the smart pacer Interest Free. This race is easier and he is a good chance of leading throughout. DISTRICT ATTORNEY (7) remains undefeated in two starts and won a trial in reasonable time at Bacchus Marsh recently so he must be respected, despite having not raced since August. KAPTAIN KIDD (4) produced a strong finishing burst when he got up to score over Eye See Amour at his debut. This race is harder but he is worth thought again. DOUBLE THE HUNTER (6) has been performing at a high level and will appreciate competing against a field of less depth. He raced fiercely when unplaced in the Graham Head Memorial last outing so he is worth another chance.

EARLY SPEED: 3 (likely leader), 1,5

RATINGS: 3/ 7/ 4,6/ 2,5/ 1

SELECTIONS: LOCHINVAR JAG (3), DISTRICT ATTORNEY (7), KAPTAIN KIDD (4)