Race 1      ALDEBARAN DENBAY
1/4/3/5
•   One of only two horses in this event that boasts race experience
•   Led out then took cover when second on debut
•   By exciting sire Volstead, which was a dominant force with his first season's progeny last year

Race 2      KYVALLEY MARIACHI 
8/7/2/1
•   Galloped away and lost a lot of ground when a big fourth at Maryborough last time out
•   Placed behind the smart filly Lady Vici (won twice since) when on debut
•   With the powerful Brent Lilley and Chris Alford training and driving combination

Race 3      KEAYANG ZAHARA
1/9/3/2
•   First starter, which has been flying at the trials and appears to have a bright future
•   By Volstead out of the fast mare Keayang Yankee (1.55.4, $51,240), which won 9 of her 19 starts
•   Likely to move away from the markers as soon as possible from her awkward draw

Race 4      MAJOR MAX
10/6/2/3
•   Showed a glimpse of his best form when third at Maryborough last week
•   More versatile than most in this field and is capable of making an early move
•   Last win was in October but he did beat a much stronger field compared to this event

Race 5      VIRGINIA CLOWERS 
2/6/8/3
•   Resuming since a fifth in the Starlet Trot in December
•   Will be fitter after a trial fifth at Melton last week
•   Won the Scotch Notch 3yo Classic two starts ago

Race 6      KYVALLEY MICHAEL
9/3/2/6
•   Smart colt that finished third in the Tatlow Stakes last season
•   Resuming since a fifth in the Group 1 Breeders Crown
•   Finished fast when an eye-catching second at a recent Melton trial performance

Race 7      MY HIGH PEAK
8/2/1/10
•   Resuming since a sixth at Melton in January and hasn't been to the trials
•   Strong type that won five races last season
•   Follows out behind the quick beginner Boutika so he should receive every chance

Race 8      IZARRA
4/5/9/8
•   Chased hard when a gallant second behind the smart trotter Lady Vici last outing
•   Has returned from a spell in peak form with a win and a second
•   Out of the former classy mare Amarula (2.2.2, $60,089), which won at Listed level

Race 9      THAT OTHER THING   
3/1/2/6
•   Racing consistently against similar opposition and is drawn to be prominent throughout
•   Placed behind Lady Vici and Izarra at Maryborough two starts ago
•   Placed in 5 of his 9 starts for the season

Race 10      HAMELDAEME
10/9/5/1
•   Came from last when a handy fifth at Shepparton last outing
•   Should be reaching his peak form after having two starts since a break
•   Been very lightly raced recently and his last win was in January 2023

BEST BET: Race 3 No.8 Keayang Zahara 
BEST VALUE: Race 4 No.10 Major Max
BEST ROUGHIE: Race 5 No.2 Virginia Clowers