Wow. what a race

Above Deck - I think Above Deck will be one of the stars of the spring...should come home well but should be too short

Activation - too short...i never liked it anyway

De Beers - should come home well depending how he handles the track

Lad of the Manor - My winner...won this 1st up last year...an okay last prep without wining...6 starts at Caulfield and never missed a place...5: 2-1-2 over the 1400... should handle the weight

Maybe Better - outstanding last start just blew them away....rise in class maybe a place chance

Mind Your Head - beaten 7 lengths Minson last start...don't think so

Minson - excellent last start, 1400m suits, will be down in weight...never lost a race so no problems there....good chance

Our Smoking Joe - just a warm up for him....a lot of people are expecting a lot but i don't see much happening for him in the spring

Pompeii Ruler - good last prep in the lower grades, can't see him finishing close

Red Dazzler - inconsistent horse, you never know what you will get, good run 2nd to Minson last start maybe a place

Serenade Rose - She will be one of the big standouts this season, expect a bold showing here

Show Barry - no

Spinney - very good in melbourne last prep, very quiet trial, could be a chance with the right run

Tawqeet - i don't know much about this one but i know big things are expected...wait for longer races but this should give an indication

Thin And Crispy - not up to this class but could improve

Victory Sweep - see above

Zigotto - and again