MEEKSHA has impressed in both starts and performed well on the Polytrack last time, suggesting strong form on the surface [1, 2]. TIGER CODY improved visibly with first-time blinkers and is expected to continue progressing [1, 2]. THUNDER STAR attracted market support in its last race and could benefit from the switch to Polytrack [1, 2].
RACHEL'S BOY was close behind on debut, and insiders expect that effort to count [1, 2]. GIMME THE POWER showed promise on the course and distance in its first run and remains competitive despite no wins yet [1, 2]. GREEK HEIRESS has improved recently on Polytrack, especially after blinkers were removed, and boasts a favorable draw [1, 2].
QUEEN'S BOUNTY is stepping up in trip to a distance that suits, having caught attention in its last run [1, 2]. INDIGNATION also steps up in trip, showing improvement on Polytrack debut [1, 2]. LILTING SONG will compete against males and performed well from a wide draw last time; the horse favors Polytrack and carries light weight [1, 2].
HUNGA TONGA makes its first run on Polytrack after winning locally on debut and is considered capable of a follow-up win [1, 2]. PIED PIPER faces a wide draw but is well regarded on the Polytrack and could contend with an apprentice rider aboard [1, 2]. PRINCE OF TROY previously shed maiden status on Polytrack and may improve on the last run [1, 2].
SEND ME has struggled to secure a second win but improved when fitted with blinkers recently [1, 2]. RAGNAR THE KING drew wide but showed marked improvement in the last run [1, 2]. GARDENER’S PRIDE has the widest draw yet returns to its preferred surface, the Polytrack [1, 2]. DOUBLE OLYMPIC was close behind stablemate Mohandas last time, and a similar effort could place him in the next race [1, 2].
TAKE YOUR PLACE dropped in handicap and runs with first-time blinkers. TRAFALGAR SQUARE performs consistently on course and distance, typically running close up [1, 2]. VICTOR RAIL has two strong recent performances against better rivals but faces a rise in weights [1, 2]. LITTLE CRACKER led all the way to win last time and faces a 3-pound (1.36 kg) weight increase for that effort [1, 2].
POWERANDTHEGLORY has the widest draw but comes with solid Cape form; first-time blinkers are expected to help on Polytrack [1, 2]. HAH LAH LAH remains unbeaten in two starts and defeated JP’s Palace on Polytrack last time; despite high weights, the horse looks to be progressing well [1, 2]. VAPOUR TRAIL wears first-time blinkers; although last two starts were unimpressive, improvement is possible [1, 2]. GOOD FOR YOU is known to be capable on his day [1, 2].