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Swiftfalcon will need luck from the bad draw but should give this race a shake. Has a superb record on this track. El Castello is shooting for 4 wins straight and commands plenty of respect in this despite the tricky barrier. Henlein will need some luck from barrier 1 but has been thereabouts in some handy races and looks ready to win while Harlem Queen is having a consistent prep.

1. El Castello (8)

Shooting for four straight and no reason he can’t make that happen. Brave in winning for all of his starts and should prove hard to beat in this affair.

2. Swiftfalcon (11)

Tough draw to contend with but has been ultra consistent this prep. Commands respect despite the wide draw.

3. Henlein (1)

Maps to do no work and will prove hard to beat bringing in some strong form lines. This race is within reach.

4. Firm Agreement (10)

Good upside and all efforts this prep have been solid. Goes in the mix despite the draw.

5. Duvana (4)

Has lengths to find on the favourites in this. Prepared to overlook.

6. Due Calzini (3)

Can’t have.

7. Flying Argento (2)

Prefer others.

8. Harlem Queen (7)

Consistent so far this prep and maps to have a back to follow and be there at the business end. Top 3 chance.

9. Rag Queen (6)

Been around the mark. Place hope in this.

10. Pleasure Artist (5)

Quality runner from the in form stable. Keep safe from the good draw.

11. Noises (9)

Can’t have.

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

Bryce Parker’s Tips
1 El Castello
2 Swiftfalcon
8 Harlem Queen
4 Firm Agreement

Result	Horse	Margin
1st	1 El Castello
2nd	3 Henlein	0.36 length
3rd	4 Firm Agreement	1.78 lengths
4th	8 Harlem Queen	1.99 length

The track was rated as Good 4.

Scratching: 5. Duvana.