Tempting Dash made a stunning impression on debut over this track and distance.
Trained by Tom Tzouvelis, the talented youngster exploded from box 1, quickly establishing a commanding lead before storming home to win by a remarkable 9.25 lengths in a scorching 29.48 seconds.
That time was just 0.10 seconds shy of the track record, an extraordinary effort for her first start at the venue.
Drawn in box 6 this time, she has the early pace to cross and lead again, making her a major threat once more.
Red Dirt Road has returned from a lengthy spell in outstanding form and looks ready to continue his strong run.
Trained by Tim Britton, the seasoned chaser placed second in his first two starts this campaign before delivering a dominant performance over this track and distance last time out.
He pinged the lids, took control early, and never looked back, cruising to a six-length win in a sharp 41.03 seconds against a similar field he meets again here.
Now at peak fitness and drawn ideally in box 8, a draw he thrives from with four wins and three seconds from seven starts, he shapes as a major contender once more.
Garrison shapes as a major player in the QGOLD Stayers Final.
The son of Tommy Shelby showed his class with a strong fourth in the Newcastle Cup Final three starts ago, before bouncing back with an all-the-way win over 710m at Albion Park, clocking 41.89 seconds in a commanding three-length victory.
Last time out, he was slow to begin but stuck on gamely to finish third behind Red Dirt Road in a slick 41.51 seconds over this track and trip.
He’s well suited from box 2, a draw he enjoys, and if he nails the start, he has the pace to take control early and prove tough to run down.
Star Turn has been an absolute money-spinner of late, and there’s little reason to jump off now with eight wins from his past 10 starts showcasing his exceptional form.
Trained by Jeff Crawford, the in-form chaser led into the first turn and held on gamely to claim the Group 3 Brisbane Young Guns Final two runs back.
Last start, he exploded from box 3 to take early control of the QGOLD Emerging Sprinter Final. Despite being crossed down the back, he showed real grit to fight back and reclaim the lead, stopping the clock at a sharp 29.62 seconds.
A reliable beginner, he should find himself right in the mix early once again.