Testa's had plenty of rest lately so he seems to be nice and clear eyed about this one. Regardless of the shallow depth of talent in this race, it's still the toughest race in Australia. What needs to be looked at in this race is the field taking off for home at the 700m [not the usual 400m.] with the last 150m uphill to the post! So any considerations should start at which horses are tough enough and 3yr. old fillies are not unless they have proven something beforehand. I'll disagree with Testa here by ruling out Zipping for a win as he's become a professional place getter and money vacuum cleaner! Master O'Reilly will probably be conceding too much ground. Mal. will be the one to run down back on a track he loves and the blinkers should help too. Alamosa gets the perfect run though and should have the petrol in the tank at the 700m.

Trying to pin the tail on the Donkey, my selections are: Alamosa, Maldevian, Zipping, Princess Coup and Zarita.

Stand-out place bet: Zipping!