8 Skeie Balder made his debut in a heat to Kriteriet on July 24th and got locked in with energy left fourth up. Comes from a strong second spot. 7 Johanna made an early mistake in the last start. In the race before she showed a nice time despite a mistake in the final turn. Has to be considered early here. 6 Solan R.S. galloped after 700 meter in the last run but put in a good effort and could challenge for victory anyway (came in second). 2 Grislegutten G.L. is interesting in this debut for the Tjomsland stable. Qualified a short while ago and showed a nice time.
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12 Eminent Slide comes from a strong second spot after a quick run in the lead. Had to show enormous speed to find the lead on the far stretch in the race before. 5 Gejst does not always trot perfectly but has good capacity. Six wins in 16 starts and galloped in the lead on the far stretch two starts back. 3 Mixed Hangover galloped in the final turn after a pause in the last run. Owns good capacity and has four wins in eleven attempts so far. 6 Hillsborough Flame has shown great form lately. Came back well after a mistake on both August 17th and September 6th.
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3 Kjølstad Frøyd won very easily over the long distance in the last run and scored a nice victory five starts back too. Is strong and our pick here. 2 Schufaks is not reliable but has good skills. Galloped fighting for victory on the home stretch on August 22nd. Early contender this time. 1 Borhaug Tor has won eight of 21 starts and can open fast. Finished well to fourth in a new record in the last run. 9 Gjøndvinn has done well in both starts after a long pause. Won comfortably directly in his comeback on August 3rd.
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4 Jazzman can open fast and comes from a splendid victory. Ran in the front at very quick pace and won very easily at the end. Banker. 6 Kenza K.W. finished to an easy win in the debut and scored a good third spot two starts back. Early choice in this company. 8 Fleur de Lis U.S. won easily in the lead on June 25th. Has galloped in the last three runs but is possible here if she avoids a mistake. 12 Wildest Dreams got locked in with energy left in the last run after an inside journey. In the race before she scored a good third spot.
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5 April Faxa has scored many wins in a row lately. Won the Norwegian Championships for fillies and mares on July 22nd. Is strong and should have a good chance. 6 Nordsjø Anna has not been at her best lately. Is very gifted and has 14 wins in 22 attempts so far. 3 Tangen Tone scored a good second spot behind April Faxa on both June 3rd and July 22nd (despite a mistake). Is speedy but has not won for quite a while. 7 Makita comes from a strong second spot behind April Faxa. Has a 20 meter handicap towards the latter one this time. Should not be overlooked.
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4 Cool Trix has won eight out of nine starts and won very easily in the lead in the last run. Can open fast. Good chance. 7 Dragonfly had three straight wins before he galloped on the home stretch in the last V75-final still with energy left. Could challenge for victory. 2 Excalibur Zet has shown great form lately. Was third in the last run but did not find room at the end. Scored a good victory in the race before. 5 Daddy Pop is good for this class but has been a bit unlucky lately. In the mix.
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4 Fine Wine Fashion has won five out of six starts this year. Has won both starts after a layoff lately. Won in the lead in the last run. 9 Fashiononthehill had scored many wins in a row before he was third in the last run after a tough journey. Possible here. 7 Formula Photo has good gate speed and scored a splendid victory in the lead in the last run. Should be considered early. 2 G.G. d'Asti has good strength. He is well drawn and comes from a start in the Norwegian Derby.
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6 Dionne did well in the last Norwegian Derbystoet (won the heat easily). Scored a nice win over the short distance on June 25th. Banker. 12 Filly's Fighter got a nice trip in the last run and finished to a close victory. He scored a good win in the lead on May 25th. 1 Hopus Castelle faces nice conditions here. Did not find room at the end in the last run and was brave in the race before after a tough opening. 9 Herecomes Gardenia won quite easily over the long distance two starts back. In the last run she finished well to a fourth spot.
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8 Miss Pepper has put in several strong efforts this year. Can open fast and put in a good effort in the last run against very tough horses. 4 Skate Trix is very consistent and good and has 21 wins in 43 attempts so far. Has to be considered early this time. 5 Jackson Avery came back well after an early mistake two starts back and scored a nice third spot in the last race on Åby. Is in good shape and has great speed. 6 Lucky Queen Soa finished well to a third spot in the last run. Won on July 8th after a splendid performance. Has to be followed.
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