1200m maiden where as things stand six of the thirteen will be on debut, one will be resuming. All respect to the market moves, especially as they make their way to the barriers and the 'good judges' assess who looks fit and relaxed and who does not, and post their mail. No stars among the experienced, ANCIENT SCENT can be the pick of them. Re the newcomers all have had at least one public trial. Could be that VERBALIZE, MONAKEED, TAM NA GHAR, and MAGIC SNITZEL are all fancied to be in the thick of things. MONAKEED is my pick, looked to do it easily in trial win and Matthew Hoysted has kicked off the New Year with three winners from three starts making it an impressive 11 from latest 50. MAGIC SNITZEL a close 3rd in latest trial, looked to have more to offer.