Might be giving a little back here, but Xaarbel is an absolute nob in the wet and looks well suited in the 8th, he will drop back from (12) but there should be decent speed on. 2 runs back he moved into the race stylishly but went far to early to be beaten into second at Horsham. His last start at Geelong he just accelerated in the going so easily with a very high knee action after a perfectly judged ride from Holland, he was a maiden that day racing in C1 grade, including Oak Park Shannon who's run well since, and meets a similar field here with a little more weight. Haven't done to much form on the race, but he is definately worth a little each-way if the odds permit. Will still be a huge day if it loses so not to worried.

Cheers ED