Track: Good Weather: Fine

A bit to learn in this. Wolfgang has solid QLD form and goes in the mix. Aardvark resumes and has form around Coleman which bodes well for a race like this. Champagne Tonight has come up early favourite and has trialled well. Eject is a first starter from Godolphin but the camp are having a dry patch at the moment.

1. Wolfgang (1)

Goes on top and has some solid QLD form. Can bounce back after a poor run last start and maps for a good time of things from barrier 1. Goes in the mix.

2. Counteroffensive (5)

Sound effort last start behind a smart one and can land up on the speed and give a kick. Goes in the mix.

3. Aardvark (3)

Solid effort on debut and maps for a good run. Lane does the steering and this race looks within reach. Hard to beat.

4. Pro Forma (11)

Tough draw and map but looks well placed off the back of a strong win and the stable are on fire at the moment.

5. Bittercreek (9)

Prefer others.

6. Eject (6)

First starter from Godolphin that has trialled well. Melham rides and has shown enough talent to figure.

7. Winchester (7)

Can’t have.

8. Little Stirrer (12)

Sound effort on debut but needs to find a length or two. Place chance.

9. Champagne Tonight (4)

Has trialled well, maps top get the gun run and Kah steers. This race suits and has been well tried in early markets.

10. Continental Kiss (2)

Prefer others.

11. Fully Calculated (10)

First started from the sire Deep Field who has trialled well but has a tricky draw. Keeps safe and watch the market.

12. Reasonable Point (8)

First starter from sire Blue Point who gets the dream map and draw. Can win.

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

Bryce Parker’s Tips
1 Wolfgang
2 Counteroffensive
3 Aardvark
9 Champagne Tonight

Result	Horse	Margin
1st	3 Aardvark
2nd	12 Reasonable Point	1.3 lengths
3rd	5 Bittercreek	1.6 lengths
4th	2 Counteroffensive	2.3 lengths

The track was rated as Good 4.

Scratchings: 8. Little Stirrer, 9. Champagne Tonight.