Track: Good Weather: Fine

Many hopes. Thalassophile has a tough draw to contend with but has the ability to figure in this. Lekvarte knows where the winning post is and goes in the mix. Osmose maps well and can give this a shake while Pierossa has claims and is one of the leading chances in what is a wide open race with plenty of winning propositions.

1. Thalassophile (10)

Won this race last year. Sticky draw and doesn’t win out of turn but capable of figuring in this field and J-Mac is a big boost towards its chances. Can go close with even luck despite the barrier.

2. Little Mix (16)

Prefer others.

3. Osmose (4)

Has the form on the board to give this a shake. Maps for a dream run from barrier 4 and should give this race a shake. Tim Clark sticks and this field is suitable. Hard to beat.

4. Lekvarte (14)

Winning machine who was very good here off a freshen up. Looks suited to this field and don’t mind the wide draw with its running pattern. Right in the mix here.

5. So Dazzling (18)

Can’t have.

6. Gan Teorainn (9)

Brings in a high rated run from last start. Can give this a shake with a winnable weight.

7. Pierossa (8)

Can win this fresh and has the class to be going close. Weighted well against this lot.

8. Rebel Rama (3)

Can’t have.

9. Ita (17)

Prefer others.

10. Premise (1)

Can’t have.

11. Yankee Hussel (11)

Putting together some good wins and looks a solid chance here in what is a suitable field.

12. Howgoodareyou (7)

Lifted on form last start and has the class to be going close in this race. Should be primed third up and is well suited against these.

13. Podium Queen (13)

Prefer others.

14. Principessa (12)

Sound win last start but much harder here. Not hopeless but needs to find a few lengths.

15. Blackcomb (2)

Can’t have.

16. Elettrica (20)

Prefer others.

17. Queenmaker (19)

Prefer in something easier.

18. City Of Lights (15)

Creates interest despite the draw. Goes in the mix.

19. Awesome Wonder (5)

Prefer in something easier.

20. Pioneer Lass (6)

Can’t have.

The following are the top 4 selections for this years race.

Bryce Parker’s Tips
1 Thalassophile
4 Lekvarte
3 Osmose
7 Pierossa

Result	Horse	Margin
1st	4 Lekvarte
2nd	3 Osmose	0.64 length
3rd	8 Rebel Rama	0.99 length
4th	10 Premise	1.04 lengths

The track was rated as Good 4.

Scratchings: 16. Elettrica, 19. Awesome Wonder, 20. Pioneer Lass.