RACE 1 (1,650M) 2 Kasa Papa signalled a win two starts back with a narrow defeat, though he disappointed with a ninth-placed finish the next time after being checked and losing momentum at the top of the straight. He has since trialled well, draws perfectly in barrier 4, and teams up with Hugh Bowman.
1 Ivictoriam ran on strongly to grab third in his first outing in Class 5 despite a wide draw. Slightly better positioned in gate 9, and with James McDonald aboard, he should be in the mix.
9 Cool Blue has had challenging barrier draws but now gets a midfield alley, which may allow him to settle closer. His form has steadily improved since joining Cody Mo's yard.
3 The Azure drops to Class 5 for the first time. He led last time when finishing fifth, and while barrier 11 poses a challenge, his form will hold him in good stead.
RACE 2 (1,200M) 4 Good View Glory appears ready to peak after two solid efforts, including an unlucky run last time when badly checked at the 150m, losing all momentum. He has since impressed in a trial and looks in fine form.
5 Super Eagle maps to receive every opportunity to break through at this level after missing by a head last time.
2 Fairy Horse reunites with Bowman and returns to Happy Valley, where he was a narrow runner-up two starts back. His latest run over a longer trip on the all-weather was forgivable.
3 Winning Heart has placed in his last two runs and now gains the services of Zac Purton, which should keep him in contention.
RACE 3 (1,650M) 2 Lucky Touch delivered an impressive performance on his first attempt at this course and distance, winning comfortably by over a length. He appears capable of repeating that success, provided Purton can secure a smooth run from barrier 10.
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