Punters quickly forget Ice Chariot is a back-marker and his last 2 big wins in QLD were both from the barrier he has now, the extreme outside -where he can keep out of any trouble and set up an ideal chance of winning with only a postage stamp to carry.

Barrier 18 might be the death nell for most of these runners but for Ice Chariot, it's a perfect draw. He will be able to sit back and go to sleep until the home turn. As an e/w chance he is well over his true odds. It's a bit sad the way that Lynch has lost the ride to Bryne.

For the odds on offer, Imperial Stride might be a bit of value as a side bet.