Glenduff won nicely first time but then was a little disappointing. We think he's probably happier on better ground so we left him off a bit, but he's in good form now. He's a horse we like and we think he'll win plenty of races, hopefully starting today.
Storm Goddess ran her best race for a while when a staying on third here last time. This is a slightly easier race and if she repeats her last run she could come home the strongest. Good chance.
Once rated in the high 70's Abel Tasman has come down a long way. He has a wide draw - all ours at two meetings do! - and it will need luck for him to show his best. If he does he'll go close.
Castle Robin is a very nice young horse. He was only seventh in a strong Listed bumper but a horse that finished behind him has won since. He'll be ridden positively and in a decent race could go well.
Agent Valdez is a nice mare who wasn't good enough to win a novice but is now in her correct grade. Her recent wind-op has definitely helped her and we hope she will go close.
Inca Rose is a big, backward baby who has taken an age to come together. We like him but he is very much a horse for the future. I'm not sure he's a bumper horse but he won't disgrace himself.
Boorowa had a very poor time of it last year but in retrospect that probably coincided mainly for when the yard was totally out of form. She's looking quite slow so seven furlongs today is probably inadequate. We're looking for encouragement before stepping her up to a mile.
Deadly Accurate has only raced once for the stable. He looks to be on a workable mark but as with our others today, has an unfavourable draw to contend with.
Vinndication has missed most of the season so comes here very fresh and well. He has never won going left-handed so let's hope he can put that monkey to bed here!