Over 2070 metres in a maiden, you need form at the trip and you need to have shown something. Milady ticks both boxes and then some. Peter Chow's four-year-old mare draws the inside rail and returns to a distance where she's already placed second over 2100 metres at Ballarat Synthetic, beaten only a quarter-length by Reel Blessed. That's proper form, punters. Since then she's been racing shorter and struggling, but back to this trip with Tom Madden in the saddle, she's the class runner here.

The main danger is He's On Song, who ran third at Horsham over 1800 metres last start, beaten only 1.35 lengths behind Fully Justified. That's solid form for this grade and Andrew Bobbin knows how to place a horse. The step up to 2070 metres looks right for this three-year-old gelding by Fierce Impact. He's got the staying pedigree and the form is building.

Valued has been thereabouts in maidens at Strathalbyn, placing third and fourth in his last two, both over 1600 metres. The jump to 2070 metres is a query, but he's raced the trip before. Tala Hutchinson claims 2kg which helps. Hasta La Oinkers has been disappointing in seven starts without a win, but did run third at Murray Bridge over 2000 metres a few runs back. Sue Murphy has him fresh and in blinkers.

I'm backing Milady to show her class here. The distance suits, the draw is perfect, and the form at the trip is already proven. He's On Song is the each-way play if you want to cover your bases, but the mare gets my vote.

Now this is a maiden sprint with genuine chances right through. Drumlargen has been knocking on the door hard. Second at Naracoorte over 1200 metres last start, beaten only 0.05 lengths behind Bel Hotesse, that's as close as you get without winning. Before that he ran third at Camperdown over 1000 metres, beaten 0.21 lengths. Craig Stewart has him fit and ready, and the addition of visors for the first time suggests they're looking for that extra edge. Dom Tourneur takes the ride.

Lots Of Torque is the other major player. Simon Gebert's mare ran third at Naracoorte over 1200 metres two starts back, beaten 2.35 lengths behind the same horse that beat Drumlargen. She's got solid distance form with two placings from four starts at this trip. The removal of winkers for the first time is interesting. Caitlin Jones knows this track well.

Malawi Man returns from a 121-day spell and brings solid form from his last preparation. He was second at Mortlake over 1300 metres, beaten half a length, and has been freshened right up. Simon Gebert has him with blinkers off and visors on for the first time. That's a significant gear change. Tom Madden is a key booking.

Xiguous Equus hasn't raced in 327 days but showed promise in his three starts last preparation, including a third at Colac over 1008 metres. The fresh-up stats are ordinary though. Taajwar is another coming off a freshen-up and has placed twice from eight starts. He ran fourth here over 906 metres last start, beaten 4.39 lengths.

This is a two-horse race between Drumlargen and Lots Of Torque. I'm leaning to Drumlargen because he's been so close in recent starts and the visor change might just get him over the line. But Lots Of Torque with the gear change off is a legitimate danger. Malawi Man is the roughie fresh if the stable has him wound up.

At 1563 metres in a maiden, you want a horse that's been running well at similar trips and showing improvement. Fearless Monarch fits that description perfectly. Adrian McGregor's mare has three placings from eleven starts and has been racing in solid company. She ran second at Murray Bridge over 1400 metres two starts back, beaten 2.19 lengths behind Oui Oui Ma Cherie, and before that placed third at Sale over 1700 metres, beaten 1.46 lengths. The form is there, the distance is right, and Teagan Voorham with the 2kg claim is a smart booking.

Hellish Lee is the main danger. This three-year-old filly ran third at Ararat over 1600 metres last start, beaten only 1.5 lengths behind Immortal Justice in soft conditions. That's strong form for this grade. She's placed at this track before and has two placings from two starts in soft ground. Andrew Bobbin has her in blinkers and Jordyn Weatherley claims 2kg.

Libby Ann brings consistent form from Victoria. She was second at Great Western over 1600 metres last start, beaten three-quarters of a length, and has two seconds from eleven starts. The distance record shows two placings from four starts at this trip. Wayne Walters and Kate Walters team up.

Hasta La Wizard is a seven-year-old gelding still searching for his first win from 31 starts, but he's been placed seven times. He ran second at Kingscote over 1215 metres two starts back, beaten only 0.21 lengths. That's competitive form and he's placed once from four starts at this distance. Apadana returns from a 91-day spell with a second placing at Scone over 1600 metres last start, beaten 3.44 lengths. The NSW form might be strong enough.

I'm with Fearless Monarch here. The consistency is there, the distance suits perfectly, and the booking of Teagan Voorham suggests confidence from the stable. Hellish Lee is the value play at longer odds if you're looking for something with a bit more upside. Libby Ann rounds out the chances.

This is where local knowledge pays off, punters. Youraway has raced at this track three times for a placing, knows the 1211 metres having contested it seven times, and comes off a narrow second at Naracoorte over 1100 metres, beaten only 0.41 lengths behind Hasta La Chilly. Jamie Opperman has her placed perfectly here at home, and Tom Madden is a significant jockey booking. The mare has two wins from fifteen starts and is rated 55, right in the mix here.

Gamadale Indi is the form horse. She won at Balaklava over 1200 metres in soft conditions two starts back and has been racing in good form. Three placings at this distance from three starts tells you she handles 1211 metres. The concern is she's never raced at this track. Campbell Rawiller takes the ride and that's a positive.

Vallencourt brings metro form from Victoria. This six-year-old mare has three wins from 32 starts and placed third at Ballarat over 1100 metres two starts back. She's got a strong record at this distance with one placing from sixteen starts at 1211 metres. That distance record is a worry. Bare To Witness is the likely leader from barrier two and will try to pinch this from the front. He's rated 49 so gets in light, and ran third at Pakenham over 1000 metres fresh last start. The nose roll goes on for the first time.

Sunset Prayer won first-up at this track over 1200 metres in soft conditions earlier in his career. He's been disappointing since but returns fresh from a 32-day break. The track record of one win from two starts here is appealing. Imacreedytwo won here over 900 metres three starts back and steps up to 1211 metres for the first time. Rated 56, he's top weight.

I'm backing Youraway to get the job done. The track experience, the distance form, the close second last start, and Tom Madden in the saddle all point to her being ready to win. Gamadale Indi is the danger with strong recent form. Bare To Witness might lead and pinch it if they let him get away.

Punters, when you've got a horse with ten career wins from 59 starts, you sit up and take notice. Wild Willy is that horse. Jamie Opperman's eight-year-old gelding won at Gawler over 1700 metres two starts back and ran third at Penola over 1600 metres last start, beaten 2.63 lengths. He's rated 61 and carries top weight of 60kg, but he's got the class to carry it. The only query is the 1815 metres, which he's never won at from four starts. Jack Hill takes the ride.

Zain Prince is the form horse. Second at Port Lincoln over 1750 metres last start, beaten 1.77 lengths, he's won at that track over the same distance earlier. This six-year-old gelding has four wins from 32 starts and loves the distance, with one placing from four starts at 1815 metres. Tala Hutchinson claims 2kg which brings him down to 57.5kg. That's a big weight advantage over the top weight.

Surfy Pete ran third at Horsham over 1800 metres last start, beaten only 0.56 lengths. That's strong form for this grade. He's got four wins from 21 starts and loves the distance, with two placings from two starts at 1815 metres. Paul Preusker has him rated 59. The concern is he's only raced at this track once and didn't place.

Rippa Buddy won at Colac over 2000 metres two starts back and ran third there over the same trip last start, beaten only 0.26 lengths. He's a track specialist with one win from four starts here and has won at this distance before. Fast 'n' Forward is the veteran mare with eight wins from 60 starts. She's got a brilliant track record with six wins from 26 starts at Mount Gambier. The distance is right with one win from six starts at 1815 metres. Fresh from a 46-day break, she's a danger.

I'm backing Wild Willy for the win despite the weight. The class is there, the form is solid, and Jack Hill knows how to ride a staying race. Zain Prince gets in light and is the value play. Surfy Pete and Fast 'n' Forward both have legitimate winning chances. This is a quality staying race.

This is straightforward, punters. El Paso Citie has four wins from seventeen starts, and three of those wins have come at 1211 metres. The mare ran third at Naracoorte over 1200 metres last start, beaten 3.13 lengths, and before that won at the same track over the same distance. She's rated 68, which is spot on for this race, and Campbell Rawiller is a key booking. The mare has won here before with a placing from two starts at this track. Fresh from a 32-day break, she's ready to fire.

Artissi won at Balaklava over 1200 metres last start in soft conditions and has been racing in terrific form. Two wins at this track from four starts shows she loves Mount Gambier, and she's got two wins from fourteen starts at this distance. Nicole Irwin has her rated 60 so she gets in with 54.5kg. That's a significant weight advantage. The concern is whether she can handle the step up from 0-56 grade to benchmark 68.

Load And Go hasn't raced in 356 days, which is a massive concern. But before that spell he won at Penola over 1075 metres and at Mount Gambier over 1200 metres. This nine-year-old gelding has a brilliant record at this track with two wins from nine starts, and he's won four times from eighteen starts at this distance. If the stable has him fit enough fresh, he's a danger. Teagan Voorham claims 2kg.

Emerald Reward ran second at Naracoorte over 1200 metres fresh last start, beaten 3.11 lengths. He's got two wins from nine starts at this track and four placings from eleven starts at this distance. The blinkers come off for the first time, which is an interesting gear change. Dantooine brings metro form from Victoria and won at Kyneton over 1474 metres two starts back. The form looks strong enough.

I'm with El Paso Citie all day. The distance record is outstanding, the form is solid, and Campbell Rawiller knows how to win these races. Artissi is the value play with the weight advantage if she can handle the class rise. Load And Go fresh is the roughie if you're feeling adventurous.

Track specialists win races, and Supreme Thunder is exactly that. One win and one placing from seven starts at Mount Gambier tells you he loves racing here. Add in one win and one placing from four starts at this 1312-metre distance, and the case builds stronger. Jamie Opperman's eight-year-old gelding ran fourth here over 1212 metres last start, beaten 2.27 lengths, and before that placed third at Bordertown over 1550 metres. Fresh from a 46-day break and rated 54, he's perfectly placed. Melissa Julius takes the ride.

Forever Waiting has four wins from 25 starts and won at Naracoorte over 1430 metres three starts back. He's got one win and one placing from three starts at this distance, which is solid form. The concern is he's been disappointing since that win, running seventh and ninth in his last two. Alysha Warren claims 2kg which helps.

Diadochos won at Port Lincoln over 1350 metres two starts back and has two wins from three starts at 1312 metres. That's an outstanding distance record. The concern is he's never raced at this track. Fresh from a 7-day break between runs, he's fit. Michael McClean has the blinkers back on and winkers off for the first time.

Dodgy Element won here over 1562 metres in heavy conditions three starts back. He's a track specialist with one win from two starts at Mount Gambier. The form since that win has been poor though. Black Cherry won at Nhill over 1150 metres two starts back but has no track experience here. In The Sun is a veteran mare with eight wins from 92 starts. She's placed third at Penola over 1400 metres two starts back and has won at this distance before.

I'm backing Supreme Thunder to use his track and distance experience to win here. The record at Mount Gambier and at this trip is too strong to ignore. Diadochos is the danger with the outstanding distance form. Forever Waiting rounds out the chances if he can bounce back from recent disappointments.