Fading out in the closing stages when first up back in Qld two starts back, ICONIC IMAGE (4) found the right conditions last start and was able to step to the front and take them all the way. Posting an 11m margin with that win, he strikes a smaller field and it looks much easier.

NONIS GOLD CLASS (3) was runner-up in five successive starts chasing a maiden breaking win before finally finding the right set up for the breakthrough. Resuming to start her 3YO term, she produced a tidy trial in readiness for the return and can look to mount some form of challenge.

DINGANE (2) also returns to the track after his last appearance was a maiden breaking win in a small field of three. Runner-up in both prior starts, he can chime in.

SELECTIONS: ICONIC IMAGE (4), NONIS GOLD CLASS (3), DINGANE (2)
SUGGESTED BET: ICONIC IMAGE (4) to win

With five first starters in a field of seven, trials and markets need to be watched here. From the Turpin stable, DOUBLEFAULT (4) is an Art Major colt on debut that was runner-up behind HAVTIMEMAJOR in a recent qualifying trial. He can start his career with the W.

HES A DANCER (3) arrives with the Grimson stable after completing his education and qualification in the Riverina. Runner-up to the more than capable 3YO NEPTUNITE to qualify at Wagga, he is a half to three individual winners and stays under watch.

FIT AND READY (2) was runner-up on debut, albeit some 43m behind HAVTIMEMAJOR which put them to the sword. With some added experience, he can join in here.

LUCY RHAYNE BOW (7) is given no favours from the outside gate for her first race appearance for the Turpin barn. With a tidy qualifying performance, she is in the mix.

SELECTIONS: DOUBLEFAULT (4), HES A DANCER (3), FIT AND READY (2), LUCY RHAYNE BOW (7)
SUGGESTED BET:

Eased off the arm in the early stages here two starts back, ALADDIN SANE (6) was doing his best work in the closing stages to get within 2m of the winner CASCATA. Chasing hard last start after being faced with a 50m back mark, he finds the right set up to cash in here.

OUR PETABILT (3) faced a 20m handicap last time out where she found the running line and tried to get warm in the closing stages as ICONIC IMAGE took them all the way. A gritty effort when parked two runs back, she can press forward here to issue the challenge.

CASCATA (8) will have the options as the lone second line runner and has been consistent in recent starts. Only a head from the winner ALDEBARAN FONZ last time out, she has claims.

MAROON BELLS (2) was safely into stride and worked to the front, fighting off the challengers to claim the Qld Trotting Derby last start. First up as a 4YO here, the inside gate aids her claims.

SELECTIONS: ALADDIN SANE (6), OUR PETABILT (3), CASCATA (8), MAROON BELLS (2)
SUGGESTED BET: ALADDIN SANE (6) to win

Just the small field of six three-year-olds to step out here where JAMES ALFRED (5) can overcome a tricky gate. Sitting parked after starting deep in the red last start at Marburg, it was a game effort in a sizzling last 800. A winner from the second line on this deck two starts back, he gets his chance.

RED BULL BERNIE (4) secures the advantage over the two main dangers but will need to step up to convert it. Runner-up in three of his past four since arriving, he was just a half-head away over 2138 last time out after pressing to the front. A tough effort when parked two back, he will be looking for wiiings.

KASH FUND (6) tackled the Redcliffe Derby Consolation last start where he grabbed the silver behind SURREAL MORAN. A winner from the front here two back, he can issue a closing raid.

SELECTIONS: JAMES ALFRED (5), RED BULL BERNIE (4), KASH FUND (6)
SUGGESTED BET: JAMES ALFRED (5) to win

Six horses line up again here bringing the same last start form reference and POCKET BOOK (9) might just have the most upside of them. Second up from a spell she loomed before holding the bronze as MINI MINE YET arrived. With a tidy effort when resuming two back, she can arrive.

JAY TEE TYRON (4) was strong to the line here two starts back when grabbing the silver behind WESTERN ACTION. Sent out as fav here last start, he was exposed early until receiving cover and was just behind the money. He can get forward here to issue a challenge.

MADAME WEST (8) eased from gate 5 to find position and was buried in the run when trying to make a play and finishing midfield last time in the MINI MINE YET event. A soft trip here appeals.

OYSTER STRIDE (5) was runner-up in the same referenced race when making a strong closing flourish to be under 3m from the winner. Finding a spot close to the action will assist his hopes.

SELECTIONS: POCKET BOOK (9), JAY TEE TYRON (4), MADAME WEST (8), OYSTER STRIDE (5)
SUGGESTED BET: POCKET BOOK (9) to win

Looking to overturn a win drought that dates back 18 months, LUKA DONCIC (2) might just have found the set up to land the buzzer beater. Strong to the line two starts back when just a half-neck from the winner, gate 7 was his undoing last start. Settling handy puts this within reach.

MONOPOLLIE (10) has placed in three of his past five, the latest over 2138 when trying to make a closing raid. Just a head from the winner three starts back when trying to take them all the way, he may be looking to get around them early here and throw it down.

TAYLORS FOUR (1) was a Redcliffe winner two starts back when forcing the issue, taking control and posting a 5m margin. Sitting parked from gate 7 here last start, the inside boosts her claims.

MINI MINE YET (3) started from a second line gate last time and from the running line chimed in at the right time through a steady closing half to arrive for victory. She has claims again.

 SELECTIONS: LUKA DONCIC (2), MONOPOLLIE (10), TAYLORS FOUR (1), MINI MINE YET (3)
SUGGESTED BET:  LUKA DONCIC (2) to win

Faced with the outside front line last time out, INTERPRETATION (4) was rough in the early stages as she was snagged to the rear. Chasing in vain with the power up front, she lands the gate to get closer to the action this time and in a wide-open event, is worth a shot at the stumps.

ALTA SENSATION (2) tackled the mile last start where he burrowed through from gate 1 to set the tempo. Leading up, it was only OHOKA DREAM that was able to get past as he held on for the silver. Fitter again now after four runs back from a spell, he can get forward to take his shot.

BOULEVARD BART (3) gives away plenty of experience to his rivals here as he will be second up from a spell and steps out for career start five. An impressive return winner, he can chime in.

RATATATTAT (6) retreated last start and was making some late metres as SPLASHNDASH arrived. Grabbing the bronze when 3m from HARPERVILLE the start prior, he is chasing a first AP victory.

SELECTIONS: INTERPRETATION (4), ALTA SENSATION (2), BOULEVARD BART (3), RATATATTAT (6)
SUGGESTED BET:

With placings in his past two starts, the set up looks right for O B LEGAL (2) to bounce back to winning form. Buried away last time, he was making a late raid when 4m from HES NO ROMEO. 3rd to TEN DA TOUCH two starts back, he can be close enough to the action to capitalise here.

CLASSIE WASHINGTON (7) will take further benefit from the latest outing where he was second up from a spell. Eased from this same gate early before making a mid-race move to the breeze at 2138, he was under 5m from the winner on the wire. The gate stings again, but he cannot be overlooked.

AMAMI (5) found the pocket trail last start and while missing the money, was not too far from the winner. He can slide across early here to find the position to feature.

SPIRIT OF ANARCHY (9) is a newcomer to the Elkins stable that was last seen when down the line behind the smart CYNICAL over the Menangle mile. Trailing through from this gate keeps him in the mix.

SELECTIONS: O B LEGAL (2), CLASSIE WASHINGTON (7), AMAMI (5), SPIRIT OF ANARCHY (9)
SUGGESTED BET: O B LEGAL (2) to win

Some early options could present for HARPERVILLE (2) from this gate as she chases a third win in her past four starts. Too tough in a second division mare’s qualifier last start when parked, she darted through on the passing lane three back to take a narrow victory. The right trip can see her arrive.

BELLISSIMO ACQUISTO (10) is five weeks between runs following a last start 2nd when finishing 2m from SCRUFFY. Holding on for the bronze from a wide gate two starts back, he will be relying on some tempo here and if that eventuates, look for him issuing the closing challenge.

MAJOR CRUNCH (9) has been freshened since his last start when holding on for the bronze behind MEGS BOY. A qualifying winner two starts back, he is right in the fight.

LULU MAE (3) started from a second line gate last time out and making a late play she was 5m astern of the winner. A beaten fav two back, she can press forward to feature here.

SELECTIONS: HARPERVILLE (2), BELLISSIMO ACQUISTO (10), MAJOR CRUNCH (9), LULU MAE (3)
SUGGESTED BET: Exotics 2-3-9-10