A very tough race again this week

Obvioulsy if Paratroopers resumes well then it will be hard to beat. Showed so much promise last prep and looks to be a star of the future. Only query is that he hasn't won at the track or distance, from 1 and 2 tries respectively. Barrier is fine as he will probably come across and lead, or sit just outside All Bar One.

I'm also particularly keen on Jet Spur - i thought it was a great run in the lightning when no one was coming home. Boss on board again which can only help. Won twice at distance, but hasn't run at track but i don't this will be an issue - has potential speed, and could get to the front early

Rewaaya is another possible star, and didn't have much room when a good 4th in the Lightning. Showed it was a potential superstar over this track and distance last prep when demolishing them in her first few starts. Should get a nice run from barrier and looks very good

Virage De Fortune is another to keep an eye on - pushed Up and Comer California Dane ot the wire last start in the Carlyon first up. Loves the Valley and the 1200 and is well weighted against these. Barrier is a slight problem, but should be up with the leaders so should go close

It seems a few people have jumped off the Glamour Puss bandwagon, but there is no denying she is a classy sprinter. Seems to have bounced back well from mild illness sufferedbefore the lightning. Group 1 winner over this distance ( one of 8 wins over the 1200) and has also won at the track ,and twice first up

I think it comes down to these 5, but an upset from others like Stratum or Chetwynd South would only be a minor surprise.


Oh and lastly, Zenno Goshu is a proven Australian Group 1 performer, who is yet to fail in this country. Super consistent and unbeaten over track and distance