| Race: 1 | ||
| ID | Horse Name | Odds |
| 1 | MY MOM JUSS | 3.8 |
| 2 | MY TIME NOW | 12 |
| 3 | MILITARY SHOT | 8 |
| 4 | DEVINE LEXIE | 6.5 |
| 5 | PURPLE WAYNE | 21 |
| 6 | JNR JONES | 10 |
| 7 | SILENT CAT | 3.2 |
| 8 | UNDECIDED | 10 |
| 9 | WAR OF THE ROSES | 7 |
Like most of these races, pretty much comes down to well-being and who’s turn is it today. SILENT CAT usually takes money at this level and MY MOM JUSS was a winner when last at the level and these two look the most likely to sort out favourtism.
| Race: 2 | ||
| ID | Horse Name | Odds |
| 1 | BURLAP | 2.2 |
| 2 | BULLETPROOFCOFFEE | 41 |
| 3 | DUROCELL | 12 |
| 4 | BOOTYLICIOUS | 4.2 |
| 5 | PLATINUM FORCE | 6.5 |
| 6 | SISTER D | 6.5 |
| 7 | INSPIRE FORCE | 4.6 |
BURLAP drops from a stakes race where he received good support after a nice debut and has enough on the board to be favourite on the first run through. Naturally can go either way with first-starters and INSPIRE FORCE has shown enough that he could be supported. BOOTYLICIOUS won be panels on debut and surely that’s enough to create fans here.
| Race: 3 | ||
| ID | Horse Name | Odds |
| 1 | SIR KEL | 4.4 |
| 2 | RAW LIQUID | 5.5 |
| 3 | BOLD SAMI | 26 |
| 4 | SPECIAL COUNSEL | 3.3 |
| 5 | SUDDEN FLIGHT | 10 |
| 6 | MILKMAN | 8.5 |
| 7 | CITY COUNSEL | 5.5 |
| 8 | DENBIGH LIFE | 7.5 |
| 9 | FABULOSITY | 21 |
A really deep race where you can even make a good case for the $21 chance so obviously a very competitive market. SPECIAL COUNSEL and SIR KEL both drop in grade from the same race and that should see start things off at the top of the market.
| Race: 4 | ||
| ID | Horse Name | Odds |
| 1 | CALL THE EMPEROR | 26 |
| 2 | NORTH LONDON | 5 |
| 3 | STORM A COME | 16 |
| 4 | GIVEMETHELIGHT | 51 |
| 5 | HA GOW SIU MEI | 3 |
| 6 | LORD BURKINGTON | 5.5 |
| 7 | MUZZO | 7 |
| 8 | GENERAL CHIEF | 7 |
| 9 | POWER OF FAITH | 4.8 |
HA GOW SIU MEI has had plenty of opportunities to break through at this grade but he is expected to test favourite backers patience here again at the top of the market. LORD BURKINGTON and POWER OF FAITH come from placings same grade, same distance and that should carry them to a positive response
| Race: 5 | ||
| ID | Horse Name | Odds |
| 1 | PRINCESS SYLVIA | 12 |
| 2 | MONEY BOY | 61 |
| 3 | ANOTHER BROTHER | 26 |
| 4 | MILLINIUM STAR | 5.5 |
| 5 | HUNZA | 5.5 |
| 6 | RHOSA THE WARRIOR | 6 |
| 7 | ADENOSINE | 21 |
| 8 | BLUE SKY | 16 |
| 9 | HEROINE | 9 |
| 10 | BABYLON WILL FALL | 9 |
| 11 | TRAVELLER'S LODGE | 7.5 |
| 12 | RISKY BID | 26 |
| 13 | THE MEGA STAR | 26 |
| 14 | RANI BANGALA | 8.5 |
An absolute ‘do your best’ type of race here punters with horses with many convictions and many chances to have broken their duck so far. Worth mentioning in the ‘to be watched’ category is TRAVELLER’S LODGE, who returns from a spell here at his second career run after being heavily backed but disappointing on debut
| Race: 6 | ||
| ID | Horse Name | Odds |
| 1 | KISSMET | 4 |
| 2 | FEARLESS REINA | 51 |
| 3 | SMOOTH AVIATOR | 12 |
| 4 | WHIZZ KIDD | 8 |
| 5 | BABLA | 12 |
| 6 | DEADLY NIGHTSHADE | 12 |
| 7 | COSMIC FORCE | 12 |
| 8 | ANTARCTICA | 6 |
| 9 | KINDRED SPIRIT | 31 |
| 10 | TRU IDENTITY | 51 |
| 11 | EXOTIC LIGHT | 26 |
| 12 | NATURAL DANCER | 9 |
| 13 | HAIL DE ADMIRAL | 9 |
| 14 | ATOMIC ENERGY | 8 |
With a plethora of first starters, this is a market that will no doubt move up and down before betting opens on Saturday. Of those who have raced, KISSMET looks to have the leading profile after a narrow defeat by the promising BELLA BELLA last run
| Race: 7 | ||
| ID | Horse Name | Odds |
| 1 | LABAN | 6 |
| 2 | CURLIN'S AFFAIR | 4.8 |
| 3 | DUKE | 4 |
| 4 | LURE OF LUCY | 3.6 |
| 5 | GOD OF LOVE | 3.2 |
| 6 | TAURUS BOY | 9 |
Looks a real ‘tactical’ race with not much separating the main chances on paper. GOD OF LOVE does look to be the quickest and potentially gets a nice lead and that has him as the top pick with the preliminary pricing
| Race: 8 | ||
| ID | Horse Name | Odds |
| 1 | SIR JOHN | 4.8 |
| 2 | MINE THAT CAT | 7.5 |
| 3 | KAY BOY | 26 |
| 4 | THREE TIMES LUCKY | 10 |
| 5 | TURNONTHELIGHT | 12 |
| 6 | IANNAI LINKS | 8.5 |
| 7 | SECRET TRAVELLER | 8.5 |
| 8 | HIGH DIPLOMACY | 16 |
| 9 | DADDY JONES | 4.8 |
| 10 | RAS EMANUEL | 7 |
| 11 | SHEBOOM | 9 |
Another very deep race and a high quality $1million claimer. DADDY JONES does have issues but last time at this level was an easy victor and is early top pick with SIR JOHN, who comes off an easy kill in lower grade but sets up well for this. But the market could go in many different directions
| Race: 9 | ||
| ID | Horse Name | Odds |
| 1 | REAL BOSS | 5 |
| 2 | RUM PUNCHER | 12 |
| 3 | TALONA | 3.8 |
| 4 | ALEXA'S SECRET | 9 |
| 5 | XCEPTIONAL BABZ | 21 |
| 6 | PEAKY BLINDERS | 12 |
| 7 | SHADOWFAX | 9 |
| 8 | LEGAL BOMB | 51 |
| 9 | LACRIMAE | 6.5 |
| 10 | GREAT TRICK | 31 |
| 11 | WHISKY | 15 |
| 12 | NORTHERN LADY | 51 |
| 13 | RAINSVILLE | 7.5 |
1300m is probably as far as TALONA wants it, but the race shape could well set her up for plenty of favours in the run and with her consistency, that gets her top pick. Stablemate LACRIMAE finished behind TALONA last start but does look to be better suited at this trip and that could help her bridge the gap. But again, another race where cases can be made for many runners.
