AU - Barcaldine - Race 1

BLANC DE NOIR (7) made an immediate impact after relocating from NSW early last month and produced a strong late finish to score over this course and distance just over 2 weeks ago. This is not much tougher, and she has the turn of foot to measure up again. On top. HIGHGROUND (2) has been consistent on dirt in recent outings and now returns to turf, which could suit him better. He has a good record on this track, and from the pole position, he can run his usual honest race. HEAD HONCHO (3) resumes after 10 weeks and makes his debut for a new trainer. He has not won for some time but will be dropping down in class here. Follow the money. SUPERSTITIOUS (5) joins a new stable after finishing his last campaign with a win at Grafton in early March. He should have no trouble measuring up in this part of Queensland, and he will be ready to rumble fresh, despite no public trials. RAPIDS (6) needed his fresh run at Longreach and he is capable of improving into the top 4 here.