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Burning Issues has form on its side, placing last start and beaten only half a length, which suggests the horse is racing competitively right now. Barrier 1 is a genuine advantage here, offering the chance to find a soft run early. The main thing to watch will be whether the class level and market sentiment around the horse hold up — those factors are creating some concern about whether the recent form can translate at this level.

Blaze The Way has barrier 2, which should allow a soft run through the race, and is saddled with Ms M Borserio, who is performing at 60% above expectation across her last 100 runners — a concrete edge in the trainer's favour. The case leans on that barrier advantage and Borserio's hot hand, but recent form reads as a concern and this horse is stepping into a tougher class, so watch whether those positive factors can overcome the softer recent record and elevated opposition.

Inscribed has the backing of a trainer-jockey combination in Ms R Hoysted and Jason Lyon that is striking at 359% above expectation across their last 100 runs, which is the clearest positive in the form. Barrier 3 offers a practical advantage in securing a soft run. The main watch point is that this is a first-up run from a spell with no established fresh record, so how the horse handles the return to racing will be crucial to performance.

Still Connecting has in-form jockey Coriah Keatings in the saddle, who is riding 29% above expectation over his last 100 rides, which adds genuine value to the claim. Recent speed figures lack standout markers and recent form reads as a concern, while class positioning also warrants caution. The main thing to watch is whether the first-time blinkers sharpen the horse's focus enough to overcome those form and speed headwinds.

Hydrating has posted among the quickest recent time figures in the field, running 8.2 seconds under track par, and the Ben Brisbourne and Shaun Guymer combination is striking at 139% above expectation across their last 100 runners — a substantial edge in an experienced pairing. The main concern flagged is class, so watch whether the horse can translate its recent speed into a performance at the required level.

Iroquai owns the quickest recent time figure in the field at 9.1 seconds under track par, and was placed last start beaten only half a length, so the horse is clearly racing in form with real speed to show. The case leans on that recent pace and a proven ability to get competitive in this class. Watch whether the step up in grade or change of racing pattern unsettles that recent momentum.

Hot Toddy comes to this race on the back of a placed effort last start, beaten just half a length, which signals active form. However, the case is tempered by two material concerns: a poor first-up record of 0 wins from 6 attempts means resumption typically blunts this horse's performance, and the barrier draw is flagged as a concern for today's race. Watch whether Hot Toddy can overcome the first-up pattern and navigate from its gate.

Brave Attack has Ms M Hopkins and Richard Bensley in the saddle, a trainer-jockey combination striking at 1275% above expectation across their last 100 runners—a genuine edge that counts. The case for backing leans on that proven partnership strength and the horse's fitness going into this run. However, recent form presents a concern, the class profile flags as uncertain, and the barrier assignment warrants close attention as race day approaches. Watch whether those form and class concerns resolve in the parade ring, and monitor the barrier draw carefully.

Apple Eyes showed racing form with a placing last start, beaten only 1.5 lengths, suggesting the horse is competitive at current levels. The main concerns centre on barrier draw and whether the horse can step up in class, so watch how it handles the gate assignment and the strength of the field it faces.

Waitaha Star has trainer-jockey combination D J O'Prey in strong recent form, running 56% above expectation across the last 100 runners—that's a concrete edge. However, the case is tempered by class and recent form concerns that sit against the horse, and it faces a wide barrier 12 of 13 that will need to be overcome. The main thing to watch is whether the horse can work out from that draw, as the barrier sits as the primary structural challenge to overcome.

Star Chic rates on the back of trainer A L McRae and jockey Amy Mc Lucas both riding well above expectation in recent form — McRae at 27% above and Mc Lucas at 44% above across their last 100 runners and rides respectively. The case leans on that recent strength, though speed figures offer no standout edge. The main watch is the resumption factor: Star Chic is 0-for-3 first-up and typically needs a run to peak, and must overcome the wide barrier 13 to do so.