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Varazze has Joseph Burges and Liberty Smyth, a pairing striking 39% above expectation across their last 100 rides, which is a tangible edge in the connections. The barrier 1 draw should allow a soft run in running. However, recent form is a concern and the horse is resuming today—crucially, it has yet to win first-up from 4 attempts and usually needs a run to find its rhythm. Watch whether it can overcome that first-up pattern today.

Pivotal Miss draws barrier 2, which should allow a soft passage through the race. However, recent form raises a concern, and the horse steps up in class here—a move that typically demands improved performance. The case leans on a favourable draw and weight relief as offsetting factors, but watch whether the class jump proves too steep given the recent form trend.

Sunny Quarters has the trainer-jockey combination of M J Robinson and Teighan Worsnop, who are striking 46% above expectation across their last 100 runners—a concrete edge worth backing. Barrier 3 gives the horse the platform for a soft run. The main watch is that this is a first-up run after a spell with no established pattern to lean on, so readiness remains a genuine unknown.

Sinfull's main rating driver is jockey Luke Rolls, who is riding 30% above expectation across his last 100 rides, suggesting sharp form and strong decision-making in the saddle. A gear change has also been made, which typically signals the stable believes there's more to unlock from this runner. The case leans on these two concrete strengths, though recent form registers as a concern and there are no standout speed figures to build on—so watch whether Sinfull can translate the jockey boost and equipment adjustment into a tangible step forward in the race itself.

Sweet Marlene has a strong fresh record, placing in 4 of 6 first-up runs, and brings one of the quickest recent time figures in the field at 11.8s under track par. The case leans on proven speed and reliability returning from a break. Main watch: confirm the fitness holds up over the actual trip and track conditions today.

Expensive Icon has the P J Kelly/Kacie Adams combination behind it, a pairing striking 139% above expectation across their last 100 runners, which is the main form pillar here. The horse is equipped with first-time blinkers as a sharpening tool. The main thing to watch is that this is both a first run back from a spell with no established first-up record, and a debut application of the blinkers—two unknowns that cut against the trainer-jockey strike rate edge.

One For Hesko has the Colt Prosser and Ben Looker combination in the saddle, and this trainer-jockey pairing is striking 40% above expectation over their last 100 runners—a concrete edge. Recent speed shows strength and a gear change has been applied, which are positive technical signals. However, recent form is a concern and the weight on the horse's back is flagged as a drag on its prospects. The main thing to watch is the wide barrier 9 of 10, which it will need to overcome from the start.

Justbeyourself faces three neutral factors that will shape the race: first-time blinkers are being applied as a sharpening tool, this is a return from a break with no established first-up record to lean on, and a wide barrier 10 draw demands an active ride to find racing room. None of the speed figures or core form drivers stand out decisively, so the main thing to watch is whether the blinkers spark a response and how the jockey navigates the wide draw early.