EMPHATIQUE placed all previous races as a favourite and has two placings from three runs this prep at metro level, a winning chance. INDAMOUSE came on to finish midfield last start at Eagle Farm and keep an eye on a David Vandyke trained horse, if in the finish no surprise. ST ANDREWS has two placings from five runs this prep at metro level but unsighted last start at Doomben and a Paula Campbell trained horse, don't treat lightly. KONIGSTEIN finished three lengths off the winner at only start at Illawarra Grange and from a good stable, not without each-way claims.

INDIGO STAR has two placings from four runs this prep at metro level and blinkers come off again, perfectly placed. AGADOO in the money last start running third at Eagle Farm and blinkers come off for the first time, cannot be ruled out. ZEPHYR SONG finished fourth last start at Toowoomba when fresh and keep an eye on a Corey & Kylie Geran trained horse, don't dismiss. I AM LOUIE resumes from a 21 week spell and trial placing in 147 days since last race adds confidence, don't treat lightly.

OREGON COAST first-up after 27 week spell. Has trialled and won since last race 193 days ago, well placed. SUMMER SENSATION placed as a favourite last start at Sunshine Coast but placed all previous races as a favourite and from a good stable, expect to be right up there. METRIC has placed in two attempts this campaign and finished half a length back from the leader last start at Eagle Farm, cannot be ruled out. COMPEL on debut and from a strong camp, not without each-way claims.

WEOWNACHEVY hasn't been far away in first two races and placed last start at Eagle Farm when fresh, a close top pick. THREEEYEDWITCH couldn't hold on and just missed last start at Eagle Farm, in the mix. VUKAS first starter and from a good stable, could upset. CAPTAIN BLOOD resumes after a 28 week spell and amongst the placegetters at only start running third at Pakenham, in with a chance.

QUICKZOU back after 22 week break and expect to lead/box seat with a favourable draw, big chance. TASMAN BAY strong in winning last start to break maiden at Sunshine Coast when first up and a Barry Lockwood & Emma-jane Vincent trained horse, dangerous. LA PROFECIA won once this prep at Ipswich three runs back and gets the blinkers on for the first time, cannot be ruled out. DYAMI finished three quarters of a length back from the leader last start at Doomben and drawn the rails, looks threatening.

GORBACHEV strong in winning last start at Eagle Farm and has very strong form at Doomben, genuine contender. VIXENETTE coming off a win at Coffs Harbour on a soft track and racing back at metro class, if in the finish no surprise. BARBRAY looking for a hat trick after winning two in a row at Eagle Farm and Sunshine Coast, each-way claims. BLUEPINOT goes well at Doomben and won once this prep at the track five runs back, not without each-way claims.

KIWI RAIDER a winner at first outing this prep and racing back in the city, hard to go past. DARK ARTS resumes after a 19 week spell and trial placing in 133 days since last race adds confidence, among the chances. CUTEPI kept chasing and just missed last start at Ipswich, don't dismiss. READY FOR THE TRIP resumes after an 18 week spell and trial placing in 130 days since last race adds confidence, looks threatening.

TOO DARN FINESSE winner of last two at Coffs Harbour and Grafton, has solid claims. NAVY NINA led all the way to win last start at Sunshine Coast on a soft track when resuming and comes back to race in the city, right in this. FLAXLANDS in strong form with two wins from five attempts this campaign at metro level and only just missed last start, finishing a length back from the winner at Doomben, don't dismiss. KUNDABUNG kept chasing and just missed last start at Ipswich, cannot be ruled out.