Willow Bale can pile on the pressure mid-race providing he steps well from out wide.
An inside box would have been more suitable for the son of Droopys Sydney, but he does have some nice form in these mixed events, including a runner-up effort here at The Meadows over the same trip.
Likely to get back early and save something for the finish, he should be charging home late if all goes to plan.
Holden Bale is a progressive two-year-old making just his fifth start for Rebecca Gibbons.
This dog by Christo Bale was an impressive winner of his maiden at Geelong last month, pinging the lids and making every post a winner from out wide.
He’s likely suited back out over further after cashing in two runner-up efforts over this track/trip prior.
Sparkling Rose has nice form from the wider boxes and she is more than capable of pressing forward and challenging for the early lead.
Her effort two weeks ago over 450m suggested she might be wanting further now, and it’s worth noting three of her eight wins have come over this trip.
Tanner Time has again come up trumps with Box 1 to his name.
This lightly-raced son of Benali was an impressive five-length winner of his maiden two back at Sandown, before stepping up to restricted company last week where he was a clear second to Mahogany over further..
With that run over 595m now under his belt, he should prove tougher in the finish with plenty of late speed under the hood.