Race 1
Race Summary: BANYAN landed a gamble when winning on debut over track and trip. He could remain unbeaten with natural improvement expected given the benefit of that outing. ROAMING SPIRIT and TURBO POWER have the form and experience to challenge the younger and unexposed selection but both resume after lengthy absences. As such, PALACE REVOLT could pose more of a threat over this suitable trip.

Selections:

#5 Banyan, #4 Palace Revolt, #3 Turbo Power, #2 Roaming Spirit

Race 2
Race Summary: KARATE KID ran on from too far back when finishing behind re-opposing GIMMETHEGOODLIFE over 1200m a fortnight ago. They renew rivalry on identical weight terms but the former could turn the tables over his preferred distance. Versatile NIGHT BOMBER and speedy THE ABDICATOR also have the means to play leading roles. TWENTYTWENTYVISION has bounced back to form recently with blinkers refitted but this represents his toughest test.

Selections:

#1 Karate Kid, #6 Gimmethegoodlife, #2 Night Bomber, #7 Twentytwentyvision

Race 3
Race Summary: MO MENT produced a career-best effort when running out a wide-margin winner of a similar contest over 3000m last month and will be hard to beat if repeating that frontrunning performance over this shorter trip. BREEZE OVER is held on that form but should get closer on these revised weight terms. However, last-start winner LUCE VERDE and in-form mare TEO TORRIATTE, who had legitimate excuses for a disappointing last start, will likely pose more of a threat. VESUVIO and returning UNITED COUNCIL have earning potential too.

Selections:

#5 Mo Ment, #3 Luce Verde, #6 Teo Torriatte, #1 Breeze Over

Race 4
Race Summary: GIMMEACHOICE wasn't winning out of turn when scoring in his first attempt at this trip with blinkers and a tongue-tie fitted. That recipe for success is repeated and could yield a similar result. AMERICAN REBEL, EIGER SANCTION and EIFFEL TOWER are consistent hard-knockers at this level and they should acquit themselves competitively. Last-start winner ROBERT BROWNING isn't underestimated either.

Selections:

#3 Gimmeachoice, #2 American Rebel, #6 Eiffel Tower, #5 Eiger Sanction

Race 5
Race Summary: KING'S EXPRESS fluffed his lines last time but there were legitimate excuses for that disappointing performance and he could make amends back over this trip with the aid of his rider's 4kg claim. FIRE 'N FLAMES, HOTARUBI and SILENT WAR have the means to make life difficult for the selection but will likely fight it out for the runners-up position. Best-weighted SOLDIER'S EYE is also respected.

Selections:

#3 King's Express, #1 Fire 'N Flames, #8 Soldier's Eye, #2 Hotarubi

Race 6
Race Summary: BJORN IRONSIDE was returning from a 6-month absence when staying on to finish 3rd over track and trip. He would have tightened up with the benefit of that outing and won't need to improve much to get back to winning ways. Stablemates BAKWENA and HEMISPHERE are in good nick and should also have roles to play, though last-start winner PENNSYLVANIA will likely emerge as a bigger danger.

Selections:

#3 Bjorn Ironside, #1 Pennsylvania, #2 Hemisphere, #7 Bakwena

Race 7
Race Summary: PAUL REVERE followed up his victory 2 starts back with a good 2nd last time under a penalty (career-high mark) over 1450m and a repeat of that performance over this extended trip from gate No 1 will put him right in the firing line once more. POTBERRIE and COMMAND PILOT finished behind that day and renew rivalry on identical weight terms. PLAYER is 1.5kg worse off but would have tightened up since that comeback outing and will relish the extra 150m, so he could represent the value. Recent scorer MASTER CHRISTMAS, Highveld returnee DAIMYO and versatile MAX THE MAGICIAN have solid claims too.

Selections:

#6 Player, #8 Paul Revere, #2 Master Christmas, #5 Max The Magician

Race 8
Race Summary: Classy PARISIAN WALKWAY is weighted to make a winning reappearance but may need the outing after a 17-week absence. SOLAR SAIL and DANCE KING are consistent performers with race fitness on their side and solid form credentials, so they should acquit themselves competitively. COUNT HUHTIKUU and PUMPKIN PIE are lightly raced 4yo geldings with above-average ability. Of the two, the latter will be better suited to this trip after a break and it could pay to follow his progress.

Selections:

#4 Pumpkin Pie, #1 Parisian Walkway, #5 Dance King, #2 Solar Sail

Best Win: #3 KING'S EXPRESS                                                                                           

Best Value Bet: #6 PLAYER                                                                                          

Best Longshot: #6 PLAYER