Stepping out for the first time in 2026, TREMENDOUS SENSATION (4) comes into this fresh since finishing 3rd behind LUX AETERNA in the Forever Gold in early December. That ended a streak of seven successive victories which had included a victory over FERNCO NEL and a 1.50.8 performance in the Queen of the Creek. Fitness looks the only query.

SERGIOS ROCKET (2) franked the effort of a recent trial when spearing off the arm here last week, taking control and holding on for a narrow victory in a new PB rate. With the gate to launch early, she can attempt to issue the challenge.

IMA QUEEN BEE (3) was a winner three starts back when making a mid-race move to find the front and pull clear in posting a 7m margin. Beaten an eyelash by CONGO LINE last week after a tough trip when parked, a return to her own sex is a big plus.

SELECTIONS: TREMENDOUS SENSATION (4), SERGIOS ROCKET (2), IMA QUEEN BEE (3)
SUGGESTED BET: TREMENDOUS SENSATION (4) to win