Melton R6 CENTRE STATE PRINTING PACE

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OVERVIEW: As a God fearing form analyst, one hates to judge, but it must be said that early markets for tonight’s open class contest – and even those available at time of writing this content – seem patently insane. When prices were posited for this FFA event on Tuesday afternoon, YAMBUKIAN (5), perhaps by virtue of rolling his Grand Circuit-winning younger bro Catch A Wave three starts back, opened in the red. The Rosella. The meat pie’s closest friend. Let’s get this straight; he’s a pretty nice pony. Nevertheless, his last five successes have lobbed via lead (four) or trail (1) journeys in transit. And he may lead tonight; though one suspects over 1720m, despite his fresh status, that CURLY JAMES (2) will have some say in that scenario, and even if he does secure the top, what will be the cost? From our end we’re hoping the cost is similar to Nutri Grain or Just Right these days. Why? Because if there’s a rapid opening split or they choose to war for 800m then we’ve landed two wagers worth their weight in gold. Should the tempo be meaningful as outlined then top-class sleeping giant LIKE A WILDFIRE (9) should eat this field alive. The fact that fellow hasn’t saluted since March may be warping punter minds but any detailed inspection of his efforts reveal he’s deadest flying and simply hunting a tiny slice of fortune. For all the aforementioned reasons, he rates clear though there’s another combatant engaged tonight that may well set our wagering night alight. Ina perfect world, where his less gifted stablemate misses a run as emergency, sizzling sit-sprinter VANQUISH STRIDE (2) ($23) is in this up to his ears. Speed-wise, he could arguably hold everything at the start if young gun Ryan Sanderson chose that path, though he almost certainly won’t. What he will choose, is to kick through the first furlong with natural pace and gift the lead only to a rival that will keep it. This race may be slightly tougher, but VANQUISH STRIDE (2) did win the Blacks A Fake FFA in 1:52 three starts back, so what time is he capable of running should he settle one sulky closer tonight? That pair represent the premier punting options and then things get wild. In terms of winning chances, the next tier are represented by whoever leads from CURLY JAMES (3) and YAMBUKIAN (5) though less-persuasive cases can also be made for open class stalwarts like TRIPLE EIGHT (8), BULLETPROOF BOY (11), TANGO TARA (10) and MAX DELIGHT (7). EARLY SPEED: 3,5,7? + 2,4? RATINGS: 9/ 2/ 5/ 3/ 8/ 11/ 10/ 7/ 4/ 6

Race comment

OVERVIEW: As a God fearing form analyst, one hates to judge, but it must be said that early markets for tonight’s open class contest – and even those available at time of writing this content – seem patently insane. When prices were posited for this FFA event on Tuesday afternoon, YAMBUKIAN (5), perhaps by virtue of rolling his Grand Circuit-winning younger bro Catch A Wave three starts back, opened in the red. The Rosella. The meat pie’s closest friend. Let’s get this straight; he’s a pretty nice pony. Nevertheless, his last five successes have lobbed via lead (four) or trail (1) journeys in transit. And he may lead tonight; though one suspects over 1720m, despite his fresh status, that CURLY JAMES (2) will have some say in that scenario, and even if he does secure the top, what will be the cost? From our end we’re hoping the cost is similar to Nutri Grain or Just Right these days. Why? Because if there’s a rapid opening split or they choose to war for 800m then we’ve landed two wagers worth their weight in gold. Should the tempo be meaningful as outlined then top-class sleeping giant LIKE A WILDFIRE (9) should eat this field alive. The fact that fellow hasn’t saluted since March may be warping punter minds but any detailed inspection of his efforts reveal he’s deadest flying and simply hunting a tiny slice of fortune. For all the aforementioned reasons, he rates clear though there’s another combatant engaged tonight that may well set our wagering night alight. Ina perfect world, where his less gifted stablemate misses a run as emergency, sizzling sit-sprinter VANQUISH STRIDE (2) ($23) is in this up to his ears. Speed-wise, he could arguably hold everything at the start if young gun Ryan Sanderson chose that path, though he almost certainly won’t. What he will choose, is to kick through the first furlong with natural pace and gift the lead only to a rival that will keep it. This race may be slightly tougher, but VANQUISH STRIDE (2) did win the Blacks A Fake FFA in 1:52 three starts back, so what time is he capable of running should he settle one sulky closer tonight? That pair represent the premier punting options and then things get wild. In terms of winning chances, the next tier are represented by whoever leads from CURLY JAMES (3) and YAMBUKIAN (5) though less-persuasive cases can also be made for open class stalwarts like TRIPLE EIGHT (8), BULLETPROOF BOY (11), TANGO TARA (10) and MAX DELIGHT (7). EARLY SPEED: 3,5,7? + 2,4? RATINGS: 9/ 2/ 5/ 3/ 8/ 11/ 10/ 7/ 4/ 6

Race comment

OVERVIEW: As a God fearing form analyst, one hates to judge, but it must be said that early markets for tonight’s open class contest – and even those available at time of writing this content – seem patently insane. When prices were posited for this FFA event on Tuesday afternoon, YAMBUKIAN (5), perhaps by virtue of rolling his Grand Circuit-winning younger bro Catch A Wave three starts back, opened in the red. The Rosella. The meat pie’s closest friend. Let’s get this straight; he’s a pretty nice pony. Nevertheless, his last five successes have lobbed via lead (four) or trail (1) journeys in transit. And he may lead tonight; though one suspects over 1720m, despite his fresh status, that CURLY JAMES (2) will have some say in that scenario, and even if he does secure the top, what will be the cost? From our end we’re hoping the cost is similar to Nutri Grain or Just Right these days. Why? Because if there’s a rapid opening split or they choose to war for 800m then we’ve landed two wagers worth their weight in gold. Should the tempo be meaningful as outlined then top-class sleeping giant LIKE A WILDFIRE (9) should eat this field alive. The fact that fellow hasn’t saluted since March may be warping punter minds but any detailed inspection of his efforts reveal he’s deadest flying and simply hunting a tiny slice of fortune. For all the aforementioned reasons, he rates clear though there’s another combatant engaged tonight that may well set our wagering night alight. Ina perfect world, where his less gifted stablemate misses a run as emergency, sizzling sit-sprinter VANQUISH STRIDE (2) ($23) is in this up to his ears. Speed-wise, he could arguably hold everything at the start if young gun Ryan Sanderson chose that path, though he almost certainly won’t. What he will choose, is to kick through the first furlong with natural pace and gift the lead only to a rival that will keep it. This race may be slightly tougher, but VANQUISH STRIDE (2) did win the Blacks A Fake FFA in 1:52 three starts back, so what time is he capable of running should he settle one sulky closer tonight? That pair represent the premier punting options and then things get wild. In terms of winning chances, the next tier are represented by whoever leads from CURLY JAMES (3) and YAMBUKIAN (5) though less-persuasive cases can also be made for open class stalwarts like TRIPLE EIGHT (8), BULLETPROOF BOY (11), TANGO TARA (10) and MAX DELIGHT (7). EARLY SPEED: 3,5,7? + 2,4? RATINGS: 9/ 2/ 5/ 3/ 8/ 11/ 10/ 7/ 4/ 6

Race comment

OVERVIEW: As a God fearing form analyst, one hates to judge, but it must be said that early markets for tonight’s open class contest – and even those available at time of writing this content – seem patently insane. When prices were posited for this FFA event on Tuesday afternoon, YAMBUKIAN (5), perhaps by virtue of rolling his Grand Circuit-winning younger bro Catch A Wave three starts back, opened in the red. The Rosella. The meat pie’s closest friend. Let’s get this straight; he’s a pretty nice pony. Nevertheless, his last five successes have lobbed via lead (four) or trail (1) journeys in transit. And he may lead tonight; though one suspects over 1720m, despite his fresh status, that CURLY JAMES (2) will have some say in that scenario, and even if he does secure the top, what will be the cost? From our end we’re hoping the cost is similar to Nutri Grain or Just Right these days. Why? Because if there’s a rapid opening split or they choose to war for 800m then we’ve landed two wagers worth their weight in gold. Should the tempo be meaningful as outlined then top-class sleeping giant LIKE A WILDFIRE (9) should eat this field alive. The fact that fellow hasn’t saluted since March may be warping punter minds but any detailed inspection of his efforts reveal he’s deadest flying and simply hunting a tiny slice of fortune. For all the aforementioned reasons, he rates clear though there’s another combatant engaged tonight that may well set our wagering night alight. Ina perfect world, where his less gifted stablemate misses a run as emergency, sizzling sit-sprinter VANQUISH STRIDE (2) ($23) is in this up to his ears. Speed-wise, he could arguably hold everything at the start if young gun Ryan Sanderson chose that path, though he almost certainly won’t. What he will choose, is to kick through the first furlong with natural pace and gift the lead only to a rival that will keep it. This race may be slightly tougher, but VANQUISH STRIDE (2) did win the Blacks A Fake FFA in 1:52 three starts back, so what time is he capable of running should he settle one sulky closer tonight? That pair represent the premier punting options and then things get wild. In terms of winning chances, the next tier are represented by whoever leads from CURLY JAMES (3) and YAMBUKIAN (5) though less-persuasive cases can also be made for open class stalwarts like TRIPLE EIGHT (8), BULLETPROOF BOY (11), TANGO TARA (10) and MAX DELIGHT (7). EARLY SPEED: 3,5,7? + 2,4? RATINGS: 9/ 2/ 5/ 3/ 8/ 11/ 10/ 7/ 4/ 6

Race comment

OVERVIEW: As a God fearing form analyst, one hates to judge, but it must be said that early markets for tonight’s open class contest – and even those available at time of writing this content – seem patently insane. When prices were posited for this FFA event on Tuesday afternoon, YAMBUKIAN (5), perhaps by virtue of rolling his Grand Circuit-winning younger bro Catch A Wave three starts back, opened in the red. The Rosella. The meat pie’s closest friend. Let’s get this straight; he’s a pretty nice pony. Nevertheless, his last five successes have lobbed via lead (four) or trail (1) journeys in transit. And he may lead tonight; though one suspects over 1720m, despite his fresh status, that CURLY JAMES (2) will have some say in that scenario, and even if he does secure the top, what will be the cost? From our end we’re hoping the cost is similar to Nutri Grain or Just Right these days. Why? Because if there’s a rapid opening split or they choose to war for 800m then we’ve landed two wagers worth their weight in gold. Should the tempo be meaningful as outlined then top-class sleeping giant LIKE A WILDFIRE (9) should eat this field alive. The fact that fellow hasn’t saluted since March may be warping punter minds but any detailed inspection of his efforts reveal he’s deadest flying and simply hunting a tiny slice of fortune. For all the aforementioned reasons, he rates clear though there’s another combatant engaged tonight that may well set our wagering night alight. Ina perfect world, where his less gifted stablemate misses a run as emergency, sizzling sit-sprinter VANQUISH STRIDE (2) ($23) is in this up to his ears. Speed-wise, he could arguably hold everything at the start if young gun Ryan Sanderson chose that path, though he almost certainly won’t. What he will choose, is to kick through the first furlong with natural pace and gift the lead only to a rival that will keep it. This race may be slightly tougher, but VANQUISH STRIDE (2) did win the Blacks A Fake FFA in 1:52 three starts back, so what time is he capable of running should he settle one sulky closer tonight? That pair represent the premier punting options and then things get wild. In terms of winning chances, the next tier are represented by whoever leads from CURLY JAMES (3) and YAMBUKIAN (5) though less-persuasive cases can also be made for open class stalwarts like TRIPLE EIGHT (8), BULLETPROOF BOY (11), TANGO TARA (10) and MAX DELIGHT (7). EARLY SPEED: 3,5,7? + 2,4? RATINGS: 9/ 2/ 5/ 3/ 8/ 11/ 10/ 7/ 4/ 6

Race comment

OVERVIEW: As a God fearing form analyst, one hates to judge, but it must be said that early markets for tonight’s open class contest – and even those available at time of writing this content – seem patently insane. When prices were posited for this FFA event on Tuesday afternoon, YAMBUKIAN (5), perhaps by virtue of rolling his Grand Circuit-winning younger bro Catch A Wave three starts back, opened in the red. The Rosella. The meat pie’s closest friend. Let’s get this straight; he’s a pretty nice pony. Nevertheless, his last five successes have lobbed via lead (four) or trail (1) journeys in transit. And he may lead tonight; though one suspects over 1720m, despite his fresh status, that CURLY JAMES (2) will have some say in that scenario, and even if he does secure the top, what will be the cost? From our end we’re hoping the cost is similar to Nutri Grain or Just Right these days. Why? Because if there’s a rapid opening split or they choose to war for 800m then we’ve landed two wagers worth their weight in gold. Should the tempo be meaningful as outlined then top-class sleeping giant LIKE A WILDFIRE (9) should eat this field alive. The fact that fellow hasn’t saluted since March may be warping punter minds but any detailed inspection of his efforts reveal he’s deadest flying and simply hunting a tiny slice of fortune. For all the aforementioned reasons, he rates clear though there’s another combatant engaged tonight that may well set our wagering night alight. Ina perfect world, where his less gifted stablemate misses a run as emergency, sizzling sit-sprinter VANQUISH STRIDE (2) ($23) is in this up to his ears. Speed-wise, he could arguably hold everything at the start if young gun Ryan Sanderson chose that path, though he almost certainly won’t. What he will choose, is to kick through the first furlong with natural pace and gift the lead only to a rival that will keep it. This race may be slightly tougher, but VANQUISH STRIDE (2) did win the Blacks A Fake FFA in 1:52 three starts back, so what time is he capable of running should he settle one sulky closer tonight? That pair represent the premier punting options and then things get wild. In terms of winning chances, the next tier are represented by whoever leads from CURLY JAMES (3) and YAMBUKIAN (5) though less-persuasive cases can also be made for open class stalwarts like TRIPLE EIGHT (8), BULLETPROOF BOY (11), TANGO TARA (10) and MAX DELIGHT (7). EARLY SPEED: 3,5,7? + 2,4? RATINGS: 9/ 2/ 5/ 3/ 8/ 11/ 10/ 7/ 4/ 6

Race comment

OVERVIEW: As a God fearing form analyst, one hates to judge, but it must be said that early markets for tonight’s open class contest – and even those available at time of writing this content – seem patently insane. When prices were posited for this FFA event on Tuesday afternoon, YAMBUKIAN (5), perhaps by virtue of rolling his Grand Circuit-winning younger bro Catch A Wave three starts back, opened in the red. The Rosella. The meat pie’s closest friend. Let’s get this straight; he’s a pretty nice pony. Nevertheless, his last five successes have lobbed via lead (four) or trail (1) journeys in transit. And he may lead tonight; though one suspects over 1720m, despite his fresh status, that CURLY JAMES (2) will have some say in that scenario, and even if he does secure the top, what will be the cost? From our end we’re hoping the cost is similar to Nutri Grain or Just Right these days. Why? Because if there’s a rapid opening split or they choose to war for 800m then we’ve landed two wagers worth their weight in gold. Should the tempo be meaningful as outlined then top-class sleeping giant LIKE A WILDFIRE (9) should eat this field alive. The fact that fellow hasn’t saluted since March may be warping punter minds but any detailed inspection of his efforts reveal he’s deadest flying and simply hunting a tiny slice of fortune. For all the aforementioned reasons, he rates clear though there’s another combatant engaged tonight that may well set our wagering night alight. Ina perfect world, where his less gifted stablemate misses a run as emergency, sizzling sit-sprinter VANQUISH STRIDE (2) ($23) is in this up to his ears. Speed-wise, he could arguably hold everything at the start if young gun Ryan Sanderson chose that path, though he almost certainly won’t. What he will choose, is to kick through the first furlong with natural pace and gift the lead only to a rival that will keep it. This race may be slightly tougher, but VANQUISH STRIDE (2) did win the Blacks A Fake FFA in 1:52 three starts back, so what time is he capable of running should he settle one sulky closer tonight? That pair represent the premier punting options and then things get wild. In terms of winning chances, the next tier are represented by whoever leads from CURLY JAMES (3) and YAMBUKIAN (5) though less-persuasive cases can also be made for open class stalwarts like TRIPLE EIGHT (8), BULLETPROOF BOY (11), TANGO TARA (10) and MAX DELIGHT (7). EARLY SPEED: 3,5,7? + 2,4? RATINGS: 9/ 2/ 5/ 3/ 8/ 11/ 10/ 7/ 4/ 6

Race comment

OVERVIEW: As a God fearing form analyst, one hates to judge, but it must be said that early markets for tonight’s open class contest – and even those available at time of writing this content – seem patently insane. When prices were posited for this FFA event on Tuesday afternoon, YAMBUKIAN (5), perhaps by virtue of rolling his Grand Circuit-winning younger bro Catch A Wave three starts back, opened in the red. The Rosella. The meat pie’s closest friend. Let’s get this straight; he’s a pretty nice pony. Nevertheless, his last five successes have lobbed via lead (four) or trail (1) journeys in transit. And he may lead tonight; though one suspects over 1720m, despite his fresh status, that CURLY JAMES (2) will have some say in that scenario, and even if he does secure the top, what will be the cost? From our end we’re hoping the cost is similar to Nutri Grain or Just Right these days. Why? Because if there’s a rapid opening split or they choose to war for 800m then we’ve landed two wagers worth their weight in gold. Should the tempo be meaningful as outlined then top-class sleeping giant LIKE A WILDFIRE (9) should eat this field alive. The fact that fellow hasn’t saluted since March may be warping punter minds but any detailed inspection of his efforts reveal he’s deadest flying and simply hunting a tiny slice of fortune. For all the aforementioned reasons, he rates clear though there’s another combatant engaged tonight that may well set our wagering night alight. Ina perfect world, where his less gifted stablemate misses a run as emergency, sizzling sit-sprinter VANQUISH STRIDE (2) ($23) is in this up to his ears. Speed-wise, he could arguably hold everything at the start if young gun Ryan Sanderson chose that path, though he almost certainly won’t. What he will choose, is to kick through the first furlong with natural pace and gift the lead only to a rival that will keep it. This race may be slightly tougher, but VANQUISH STRIDE (2) did win the Blacks A Fake FFA in 1:52 three starts back, so what time is he capable of running should he settle one sulky closer tonight? That pair represent the premier punting options and then things get wild. In terms of winning chances, the next tier are represented by whoever leads from CURLY JAMES (3) and YAMBUKIAN (5) though less-persuasive cases can also be made for open class stalwarts like TRIPLE EIGHT (8), BULLETPROOF BOY (11), TANGO TARA (10) and MAX DELIGHT (7). EARLY SPEED: 3,5,7? + 2,4? RATINGS: 9/ 2/ 5/ 3/ 8/ 11/ 10/ 7/ 4/ 6

Race comment

OVERVIEW: As a God fearing form analyst, one hates to judge, but it must be said that early markets for tonight’s open class contest – and even those available at time of writing this content – seem patently insane. When prices were posited for this FFA event on Tuesday afternoon, YAMBUKIAN (5), perhaps by virtue of rolling his Grand Circuit-winning younger bro Catch A Wave three starts back, opened in the red. The Rosella. The meat pie’s closest friend. Let’s get this straight; he’s a pretty nice pony. Nevertheless, his last five successes have lobbed via lead (four) or trail (1) journeys in transit. And he may lead tonight; though one suspects over 1720m, despite his fresh status, that CURLY JAMES (2) will have some say in that scenario, and even if he does secure the top, what will be the cost? From our end we’re hoping the cost is similar to Nutri Grain or Just Right these days. Why? Because if there’s a rapid opening split or they choose to war for 800m then we’ve landed two wagers worth their weight in gold. Should the tempo be meaningful as outlined then top-class sleeping giant LIKE A WILDFIRE (9) should eat this field alive. The fact that fellow hasn’t saluted since March may be warping punter minds but any detailed inspection of his efforts reveal he’s deadest flying and simply hunting a tiny slice of fortune. For all the aforementioned reasons, he rates clear though there’s another combatant engaged tonight that may well set our wagering night alight. Ina perfect world, where his less gifted stablemate misses a run as emergency, sizzling sit-sprinter VANQUISH STRIDE (2) ($23) is in this up to his ears. Speed-wise, he could arguably hold everything at the start if young gun Ryan Sanderson chose that path, though he almost certainly won’t. What he will choose, is to kick through the first furlong with natural pace and gift the lead only to a rival that will keep it. This race may be slightly tougher, but VANQUISH STRIDE (2) did win the Blacks A Fake FFA in 1:52 three starts back, so what time is he capable of running should he settle one sulky closer tonight? That pair represent the premier punting options and then things get wild. In terms of winning chances, the next tier are represented by whoever leads from CURLY JAMES (3) and YAMBUKIAN (5) though less-persuasive cases can also be made for open class stalwarts like TRIPLE EIGHT (8), BULLETPROOF BOY (11), TANGO TARA (10) and MAX DELIGHT (7). EARLY SPEED: 3,5,7? + 2,4? RATINGS: 9/ 2/ 5/ 3/ 8/ 11/ 10/ 7/ 4/ 6

Race comment

OVERVIEW: As a God fearing form analyst, one hates to judge, but it must be said that early markets for tonight’s open class contest – and even those available at time of writing this content – seem patently insane. When prices were posited for this FFA event on Tuesday afternoon, YAMBUKIAN (5), perhaps by virtue of rolling his Grand Circuit-winning younger bro Catch A Wave three starts back, opened in the red. The Rosella. The meat pie’s closest friend. Let’s get this straight; he’s a pretty nice pony. Nevertheless, his last five successes have lobbed via lead (four) or trail (1) journeys in transit. And he may lead tonight; though one suspects over 1720m, despite his fresh status, that CURLY JAMES (2) will have some say in that scenario, and even if he does secure the top, what will be the cost? From our end we’re hoping the cost is similar to Nutri Grain or Just Right these days. Why? Because if there’s a rapid opening split or they choose to war for 800m then we’ve landed two wagers worth their weight in gold. Should the tempo be meaningful as outlined then top-class sleeping giant LIKE A WILDFIRE (9) should eat this field alive. The fact that fellow hasn’t saluted since March may be warping punter minds but any detailed inspection of his efforts reveal he’s deadest flying and simply hunting a tiny slice of fortune. For all the aforementioned reasons, he rates clear though there’s another combatant engaged tonight that may well set our wagering night alight. Ina perfect world, where his less gifted stablemate misses a run as emergency, sizzling sit-sprinter VANQUISH STRIDE (2) ($23) is in this up to his ears. Speed-wise, he could arguably hold everything at the start if young gun Ryan Sanderson chose that path, though he almost certainly won’t. What he will choose, is to kick through the first furlong with natural pace and gift the lead only to a rival that will keep it. This race may be slightly tougher, but VANQUISH STRIDE (2) did win the Blacks A Fake FFA in 1:52 three starts back, so what time is he capable of running should he settle one sulky closer tonight? That pair represent the premier punting options and then things get wild. In terms of winning chances, the next tier are represented by whoever leads from CURLY JAMES (3) and YAMBUKIAN (5) though less-persuasive cases can also be made for open class stalwarts like TRIPLE EIGHT (8), BULLETPROOF BOY (11), TANGO TARA (10) and MAX DELIGHT (7). EARLY SPEED: 3,5,7? + 2,4? RATINGS: 9/ 2/ 5/ 3/ 8/ 11/ 10/ 7/ 4/ 6

Race comment

OVERVIEW: As a God fearing form analyst, one hates to judge, but it must be said that early markets for tonight’s open class contest – and even those available at time of writing this content – seem patently insane. When prices were posited for this FFA event on Tuesday afternoon, YAMBUKIAN (5), perhaps by virtue of rolling his Grand Circuit-winning younger bro Catch A Wave three starts back, opened in the red. The Rosella. The meat pie’s closest friend. Let’s get this straight; he’s a pretty nice pony. Nevertheless, his last five successes have lobbed via lead (four) or trail (1) journeys in transit. And he may lead tonight; though one suspects over 1720m, despite his fresh status, that CURLY JAMES (2) will have some say in that scenario, and even if he does secure the top, what will be the cost? From our end we’re hoping the cost is similar to Nutri Grain or Just Right these days. Why? Because if there’s a rapid opening split or they choose to war for 800m then we’ve landed two wagers worth their weight in gold. Should the tempo be meaningful as outlined then top-class sleeping giant LIKE A WILDFIRE (9) should eat this field alive. The fact that fellow hasn’t saluted since March may be warping punter minds but any detailed inspection of his efforts reveal he’s deadest flying and simply hunting a tiny slice of fortune. For all the aforementioned reasons, he rates clear though there’s another combatant engaged tonight that may well set our wagering night alight. Ina perfect world, where his less gifted stablemate misses a run as emergency, sizzling sit-sprinter VANQUISH STRIDE (2) ($23) is in this up to his ears. Speed-wise, he could arguably hold everything at the start if young gun Ryan Sanderson chose that path, though he almost certainly won’t. What he will choose, is to kick through the first furlong with natural pace and gift the lead only to a rival that will keep it. This race may be slightly tougher, but VANQUISH STRIDE (2) did win the Blacks A Fake FFA in 1:52 three starts back, so what time is he capable of running should he settle one sulky closer tonight? That pair represent the premier punting options and then things get wild. In terms of winning chances, the next tier are represented by whoever leads from CURLY JAMES (3) and YAMBUKIAN (5) though less-persuasive cases can also be made for open class stalwarts like TRIPLE EIGHT (8), BULLETPROOF BOY (11), TANGO TARA (10) and MAX DELIGHT (7). EARLY SPEED: 3,5,7? + 2,4? RATINGS: 9/ 2/ 5/ 3/ 8/ 11/ 10/ 7/ 4/ 6