Track: Soft 6 Weather: Showers

Briasa won like a good thing last start. Loaded with upside and can give this a real shake. Far Too Easy is proven at this level and should be steaming to the line from the wide draw. Private Eye is the class of the field and should be given big thought against this lot. RoyalMerchant maps well for a good run and should go close against these. Coal Crusher will set the tempo and be hard to hold out.

1. Private Eye (14)

Class act who will be ripping home late. Should be suited in this track. Huge chance and is well over the odds.

2. Coal Crusher (15)

Has the early speed to lead and can win if it pinches it out in front. Commands respect.

3. Rustic Steel (3)

Good win last start with the gear change. Going well and can win again.

4. Far Too Easy (13)

Class act who will be in the finish. Having a superb prep and can take this out in hot form.

5. Royal Merchant (2)

A while between drinks but is proven at this level and above. Going well enough to win.

6. Phearson (1)

Flies over this trip and with Sherry aboard. Keeping safe at big odds.

7. Coastwatch (6)

Can’t have.

8. Charm Stone (12)

Scratched.

9. Cotehele (7)

Market watch fresh. Has the ability and maps well. Goes in the mix.

10. Chrysaor (4)

Can’t have.

11. Diamond Diesel (9)

Prefer others.

12. Felix Majestic (8)

This looks too tough.

13. Danny’s St Darci (5)

Can’t have.

14. Briasa (11)

Loved the last start win. Loaded with upside and deserves its spot in this field. Very strong field however commands a lot of thought. Top 2 chance.

15. Uzziah (10)

Scratched.

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

Bryce Parker’s Tips
1 Private Eye
14 Briasa
3 Rustic Steel
4 Far Too Easy

Result	Horse	Margin
1st	14 Briasa
2nd	12 Felix Majestic	0.17 length
3rd	2 Coal Crusher	1.28 lengths
4th	10 Chrysaor	1.65 lengths

The track was rated as Good 4.

Scratchings: 8. Charm Stone, 13. Danny’s St Darci, 15. Uzziah.