Pace of the race is what this is all about. Takeover Target wont be getting all his own way this time.

Takeover Target a natural leader / front runner has to come over from 8, infront of Grand Zulu who races on the pace and wont be going back to take advantage from (3) Beauty Watch will be doing the same from (2) both not neccesarily looking for the lead but wont be sacrifing their spots either! Pasikatera drawn inside of Takeover is a natural leader and will come over with him.Alverta usually leads but last time sat back and with the pace on will probaby do as last start and drop back.Miss Pageanty has led her last 3 starts (6) Newport will get back

That leaves alot on pace runners with Takeover either using some juice to get over or need luck in getting in or being forced to go along at a good clip. Its only about 250m to the first little bend from the 1400. The last time he raced 1400 @ Randwick was the All Aged where he finished 5th beaten 4.3 by Bently Biscuit, Black Ink , Malcolm.

Its a big ask with a big weight. i dont rate his opponents at all though.

I think the smokeys are
Perhaps a Takeover Target + Beauty Watch + Honour N War Quinny at best for me for some value.
i also notice gai has a front runner in Pasiketra & one that can sit off in Beauty Watch....... perhaps using the first to benefit the latter ? worth some thought.