RACE COMMENT

OVERVIEW: KAHULA (1) will start a very warm favourite here for Emma Stewart and Mark Pitt from the barrier one draw. Her form lines are outstanding from four career starts, including a dominant victory in the $200,000 Nutrien series final in May and a great third, beaten just a head, in the Group 1 Protostar at Albion Park in July. Her gate speed is a little query, but she should ultimately end up in front and prove too classy. ONELOOK (2) appeared the winner of the Youthful Stakes at Melton on August 15, and despite being worn down late by La Cantatrice, it was a great effort. She’s a leading contender for second place, alongside New South Wales visitor LATHER ME UP (7), who is first-up following a closing third in the Group 1 Gold Tiara, and MY ROCKING HORSE (8), who has run two good second placings – beating home ONELOOK (2) on one occasion – to start her career.