1. Ottoman: Proved to be a Group 3 winner last prep on Heavy. 3L 9th in the Slipper. 0.8L off English the run before that. Obviously has ability but two runs this prep both on soft she hasn’t got close. Over-raced first up but last start on speed found nothing. Back to 1100m today first time down the straight.
4. Lake Geneva: Huge return to form last start with a very solid win back on a Good track at Moonee Valley. Moore takes ride… first time down straight… big issue if wet today for mine.
5. Miss Idyllic: Nice win last start at Moonee Valley beating an average bunch of horses. Back into form is a solid sign. Two runs down the straight for 0 places a concern.
6. Secret Agenda: Over-raced last start at Caulfield when a solid 2nd. No disgrace that 2nd placing to a good horse. No wet form a slight concern but well enough weighted here today to win if handles the straight.
8. Tempt Me Not: Nice horse. Hasn’t ever measured up to this class in the past though is a concern. Last four runs solid but has to improve on runs to date.
9. Band On The Run: Maiden winner out in the country. Attempts in top class failed. Not for me.
10. Zara Bay: Very good start to finish winner at Warwick Farm in solid time. Never run on a wet track previous. Only run in group company didn’t measure up but was a top class race a while ago.
11. Petite’s Reward: Did a lot wrong last start at Moonee Valley. Ran well enough first up.
12. Minetti: Measured up enough in 2YOF grade last prep. Solid enough time run.
13. Stream Ahead: Looked a good type last prep. First up run was fine but last two runs found nothing.
14. Riapinka: Easy win last start in MUCH easier race. Only run on soft won.
15. Ocean Embers: Well beaten last start in this grade. Hard to see measuring up even off the strong maiden win first up.
17. Lady Esprit: Well backed last start at Mornington behind Jalan Jalan. Has ability on first up run last prep.
19. Little Indian: Every chance last start in maiden company. Blocked for runs but no excuse. Others better.
Comments: Wide open race.
Confidence 40%
Strategy: Secret Agenda to win.
