1. Unanimously: Significantly improved run last start at Caulfield. Ran a close 2nd last prep over this distance to Platelet, who is a Group 1 winner. Barrier 2 is ideal to have every chance in running.
2. Diamond Oasis: A frustrating horse at times to back. Gone around $2.40, $2.60 and $2.10 favour the last three runs and been beaten in all of them. Did win the previous three runs as favourite though to even out that ledger. Pulled up Lame in one of those loses and the other two were no disgrace. Comes into this well in at the weights and rates well from the barrier.
3. General Jackson: Strong win last start at Cranbourne and pays the price weight wise today. Tudor should have got past them in that race and was a moral beaten. All you can do is win and win well and the horse did that. Step back to 955m no issue. Barrier suitable.
4. Vatican: Hasn’t won in 15 starts and he is getting on in age. Has a very good record over this distance obviously. Can lead or take a sit.
5. Solsay: He continues to go just fairly and not look a winning chance. Down in weight and up in class… he loves the track but he clearly is better ridden colder. May occur today from barrier but awkward position will be had in running.
6. Tawteen: Just had to do way too much last start on speed at course over the 1200m. I think she goes well over this distance proven with a strong F&M win at course and distance last prep… well enough weighted to have to consider.
7. Magnus Reign: Rate on best runs last prep where he performed well, but he just never got to this class is the massive issue. Probably wants further also.
8. Grane: Strong run from the back last start at course and distance. Big step up in class considering weight today though. Hard to have.
9. Gallant Harmony: Horrible run first up with a fail. Much harder this today and awkward enough barrier will be working forward.
10. Steel Trigger: Huge run at odds from on speed last start. Has to improve again.
Comments: Not a race i’m overly keen to jump into betting wise. Tawteen is unders price wise but has to be considered a chance. Diamond Oasis is consistent and for those using the Sportsbet offer this is the horse you want to be on. I think General Jackson and Unanimously are both overs in the race if you are looking for that.
Confidence 70%
Strategy: Diamond Oasis to win.
