CHAPARRAL STAR ran a super race last start and returned one of the better ratings of that meeting. He is drawn to get a soft run in the race and will just need a touch of luck when things get serious to find clear running. If he does he should be winning.

Result: 2nd (-7 units)

RACING LUCK and THE JUDGE are two horses that I expect will run better than their early market prices suggest. Racing Luck is drawn well to be given every chance in the running, whilst The Judge has a bit more of a challenge from barrier 7, but is an improved looking galloper who I think can overcome the tricky map.

Result: 2nd (-4 units) + 7th (-3 units)

MANFUL STAR didn’t have many favours last start and with any luck can be competitive at a big price today. VICTORIOUS LEADER resumes following one start last season that rated good enough for this. In addition he’s trialed well around the city circuit and should be ready to win in a fresh state.

Result: 8th (-3 units) + 5th (-2 units) -> (-5 units)

I expect that SUN TOUCH will lead this race and if rated well be very hard to run down. He doesn’t have the sharpest sprint at the end of his races so needs to be allowed to roll along at a genuine tempo to help draw the dash out of his opposition.

Result: 3rd @ $1.90 best corporate (-3 units)(+4.5 units) -> (+1.5 units)