DASHER BALE (6) has shown some talent to date and he will appreciate the smaller line-up. BEN TANGO (8) was far from disgraced last time and he is suitably drawn out wide, while LITERALLY (4) can run a cheeky race.
ASTILL BALE (8) showed some improvement last time and he will get plenty of room early on. MAJESTIC GEORGE (4) was solidly placed at Ballarat and he can settle on the speed. ACTION ROYALE (2) can run a cheeky race.
ORYX (2) showed plenty of promise in his first prep and he can atone for some luckless runs of late. IAN BALE (7) will be strong in the run home and he can stay wide in his races, while TWO TOOTS (6) can burn early on.
PETE'S ENTITY (2) has been luckless since his top 22.03 debut win at Ballarat and he can make amends today. SUPER SIZE FRIES (8) owns a solid 22.82 PB here and he will get plenty of room early on. SPICY MACHETE (3) can run a cheeky race.
MY GIRL PIPER (6) has been placed in two of four here and she is suited to the wide draw. CHESSMAN (8) was solidly placed last time and he can work into the mix mid race. MAD BLAST (4) is better than his form indicates.
OUR MAGIC MISS (8) will find this easier than her most recent racing and she will get plenty of room to move early on. WESTERN'S BEAR (3) has good early burn and he will be in the firing line throughout. HATENNA BALE (1) is drawn to get every chance.
PULL START PUMBA (2) is better than his form reads and he can show good early burn at times. KING POP (1) has a solid record here and he is drawn to get the gun run. CHERRY RED (7) is suitably drawn out wide.
BISSUOMA (8) has continued to get better with every run and he can burn them off through the bend. UPPER'S FLYER (2) has good early burn and he will be on the pace from the outset. JACK'S REGRET (1) will be charging to the line.
CORTEZ BALE (1) was far from disgraced when placed at Warrnambool and he will find this easier. DOLLAR SHORT (4) has been placed in three of four here and he will be strong in the run home. OH CRIKEY (3) is an improving type.
RUNWAY (8) was a smart 22.25 Ballarat winner recently and she will get plenty of room to move early on. BELAIR RIC (5) has strong Mt Gambier form and the small field may suit. GUNAI RUMOURS (4) can settle on the speed.
SUPINATOR (5) is armed with a terrific turn of foot and this is the easiest race he has contested for a while. JORGY (1) is racing with confidence and he will be on the pace throughout. BELAIR BRAE (2) can run a cheeky race.