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4 Sky Prophet was unsuited rising to the extended mile last start and had some excuses in the running, but his effort over this distance previously — when a close-up second under Hugh Bowman — reads well. He reunites with Bowman and looks set to bounce back.

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5 Ever Smart has been edging towards a first win since the downgrade, placing in four of his seven starts in this grade. He shapes as a contender with an anticipated soft run.

8 Gallant Goody resumes for his second start since joining David Hall and barrier 1 is a big positive. He is capable of showing more.

6 Joyful Life is another long-standing maiden, but he draws well in gate 2 and can improve on recent form with a more favourable run in transit — worth considering for the minors.

RACE 2 (1,200M)

6 Ragnarr steps back up to 1,200m after two good runs over 1,000m — a fast-finishing second two starts ago and an unlucky sixth last time from barrier 12. Moving into a middle draw with the rise in trip brings him right back into contention.

4 Camp Fire is on his third attempt in Class 5 and has trialled well. He looks ready to improve on his encouraging first-up fifth.

9 So Awesome has been racing over longer trips with solid form, but the drop back in distance should not pose a problem. From a low draw, he can map positively and be in with a genuine shot.

7 Hoss is edging closer to a win in this grade, but his negative racing pattern and another wide barrier work against him. Watch out for him charging late again.

RACE 3 (2,200M)

1 Beauty Viva steps out for his third start in Class 4 and looks ready to win after putting the writing on the wall last time with a fast-finishing second. He was held up from the 400m until passing the 300m and closed off strongly. He will be hard to hold out with clearer running.

10 Hakka Radiance has been edging closer to a breakthrough this season, posting five placings from 12 runs — three of those over this course and distance.

8 Perfect Pairing broke through last start at this course and trip with a strong win. He is trending the right way and can be followed.