Track: Soft 5 Weather: Cloudy

Tarpaulin is highly promising. Good win last start in an easier race and well and truly on its way to winning another race of this depth. Gatsby’s resumes from a break and has J-Mac to steer in an eye catching booking. BraveOne maps for a good time from the pole position and is suited against these. HighOctane should get a good run in transit from barrier 3.

1. Shangri La Express (7)

Resumes and has been heavily backed in early markets. Has the quality to take out a race of this depth and maps for a good run to head to the front and take catching.

2. Gatsby’s (8)

Beaten as an odds on favourite and sent to the paddock. Resumes with J-mac booked which says plenty of intent and this race suits fresh.

3. High Octane (3)

Solid in some strong races last prep and resumes here from the good draw with Berry booked. Ticks all the boxes in a competitive race.

4. Tarpaulin (4)

On an upward spiral and won with ease in an easier race than this a few weeks back. Looks ready to take the next step and maps for a good run from barrier 4. Deserving favourite.

5. Astapor (2)

Comes across from QLD. Much harder race here but warrants a market check for its chances.

6. Clear Proof (6)

Can’t have.

7. Winning Proposal (5)

Prefer others.

8. Brave One (1)

Big win on debut running slick time. Has options from the pole position and may be able to stalk them and peel out for one last crack. Untapped and goes in the mix.

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

The track was rated as Soft 5.

Scratching: 7. Winning Proposal.