At The Races

CUT TO THE CHASE (8) resumes from a spell and with just her two race day starts resulting in two placings she looks one of the main dangers. POIEMA (9) also resumes from a spell and will find this company a lot easier than her previous start at Caulfield in a Group 3 event. TESTARDO (2) didn't do much last prep but can place fresh-up and should be included in exotic bets. AURA GOLD (4) is second-up following a spell and can easily improve on her last start seventh after arcing up on the speed.

• Top Tip: CUT TO THE CHASE (8)
• Watch out for: POIEMA (9)

BIRTHDAY SUIT (2) is having her third run back from a spell and will strip a lot fitter following a last start seventh over 1200m, rates as one of the leading chances. PRINCESS TINA (7) resumes from a spell and should go a bold race fresh-up, finished second in her last four starts so is well overdue a winning turn. MILLIFFE (6) is well worth an each-way ticket following a last start fourth over 1200m at this track and should also be included in combination bets. VICTIMS (9) finished second two starts back when on debut at this track but then disappointed when finishing 10th at Bendigo over 1300m, worth a second look in this field.

• Top Tip: BIRTHDAY SUIT (2)
• Watch out for: PRINCESS TINA (7)

DALSUPA (1) has a good record at this track and from a handy draw today will prove hard to roll. THORNBIRDS (9) could only finish fourth of eight runners here last start but will strip a lot fitter today and with blinkers on for the first time should be fighting out the finish. THE BUZZ (7) was well beaten last start but prior to that run went a bold race to finish third at this track and on that run can finish in the top three especially from his handy draw. PARAZZI (8) finished fourth here last start when making her debut, she was well supported in that run and the race experience should pay off today.

• Top Tip: DALSUPA (1)
• Watch out for: THORNBIRDS (9)

NAVY BLACK (11) makes her debut run today and finds the right field to win, watch the market for any late money on this runner. NORTHWOOD POPPET (8) is having her second run back from a spell and will strip a lot fitter today, she has placed previously second-up. Each-way claims. WANGANDARY (5) will improve on his last start fresh-up run for fourth at this track over 1100m, should be right there at the finish. ALPHA MALE (3) finished eighth over 1300m last start when resuming from a spell, has placed second-up previously and from a handy draw should get a sweet trip. Include in exotic bets.

• Top Tip: NAVY BLACK (11)
• Watch out for: NORTHWOOD POPPET (8)

BRAZEN BRANDO (1) finished fourth last start after racing three wide for most of the trip. If he gets a better run today he should be right in it at the finish. MOON YANCO (6) following some solid place form won here last start over 1200m and looks well placed to go close to scoring again. SWAMP VIXEN (3) finished second fresh-up two starts again but then could only finish sixth here over 1200m. Has won third-up previously and on that score she deserves some respect. GINGERSON (2) resumed from a spell here last start to finish third and with Jamie Mott in the saddle is well worth a second look.

• Top Tip: BRAZEN BRANDO (1)
• Watch out for: MOON YANCO (6)

VAHASH (2) has recorded three placings from his last five starts and was an unlucky seventh last start after getting held-up over the final stages. With a clear run today he won't be far away at the line. QUICK ENUFF (7) won on a soft track over 1600m last start and looks well placed to score again. TOBYTOFF (1) resumes from a spell following a last start win by a head over 2100m and is expected to be ready to fire fresh-up. KYTELER (4) could only finish seventh last start but is better than that and should be given another chance today from the inside draw.

• Top Tip: VAHASH (2)
• Watch out for: QUICK ENUFF (7)

SHOWMINDER (7) raced up on the speed last start but weakened out over the final stages to finish fifth over 1600m. Finds the right field today to return to form and rates as a leading chance. INTHELAPOFTHEGODS (4) resumes from a spell following a last start third, in a fresh-up state is a solid each-way show. THE PHILOSOPHISER (3) won here two back over 1200m and followed that victory up with a solid fourth over 1200m. With an extra 200m in distance today should be coming home better than most over the final stages. RONAY (5) races well at this track and in her current form should be adding to that record today. She finished a game second last start at Pakenham Synthetic after getting badly held-up in the run-home.

• Top Tip: SHOWMINDER (7)
• Watch out for: INTHELAPOFTHEGODS (4)

COS I'M THE BOSS (7) rates as the runner to beat following a last start second over 1200m when sent out as the favourite. Will race up on the speed and fight hard to the line. ROSALIA l (6) led all the way to win by eight lengths here last start and on that performance it's hard to see her not figuring in the finish, has solid each-way claims. JUST ABBEY (8) finished fourth last start in her second-run back from a spell, this mare has placed third-up previously and on that score she should be included in exotic bets. MISS DANIEL (10) wasn't that far away from the winner when finishing sixth over 1050m last start, from her handy draw today has strong place prospects.

• Top Tip: COS I'M THE BOSS (7)
• Watch out for: ROSALIA (6)