Track: Soft  Weather: Fine

Cracking edition with the clear cut favourite La Crique who will take a stack of beating. Brings in some very strong form lines across from NZ and should have won 4 straight earlier in its career. Boasts a 4th to Icebath in its only run in Australia. FoxyFrida has been below her best lately but has the class to give this a shake. FallForCindy has won two in a row and can measure up here while Konasana bounced back last start and goes in the mix coming off an impressive win in a BM78.

1. La Crique (7)

Has the ability and class to take this out. A lot to like about the form lines from across the ditch and boasts a 4th to Icebath which is huge form for this. Should give this race a red hot shake and expecting it to start shorter come race day.

2. Foxy Frida (5)

Has been below par lately but too classy to write off. Maps well, proven at this track and loves the trip. Can win.

3. Osmose (9)

Can plonk on the speed and give this a shake. Wide barrier to overcome but gets the right race here and has solid form lines.

4. Thalassophile (13)

Classy runner who has the runs on the board. Loses J-Mac and probably needs to find a length or two to take this out but can’t be dismissed.

5. Zoe’s Promise (10)

Can’t have.

6. Maracana (8)

This looks too tough.

7. Fall For Cindy (1)

A lot to like about the back to back wins this prep. Maps well from barrier 1 and Kah steers. Danger to the favourite.

8. Princess Rhaenys (12)

Scratched.

9. Arts Object (2)

Prefer others.

10. Sunset Soiree (3)

Scratched.

11. Queenmaker (4)

Leaning to others.

12. Konasana (6)

Lovely bounce back to form last run. Maps for a kind run in transit from barrier 6 and is suited to this field. Goes in the mix.

13. Miraval Rose (11)

To classy to write off after 2 average runs this prep. Can give this a shake and looks suited to this field. Don’t dismiss.

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

The track was rated as Good 4.

Scratchings: 8. Princess Rhaenys, 10. Sunset Soiree.