Best Bets – Saturday 5th October

Giving COMRADE ROSA one more chance to break back into the winners stall. Got too far back last time at Caulfield, but made up plenty of ground to go down by under 3 lengths behind Kundalini. She is third-up and the Flemington straight should suit her nicely. Joao Moreira sticks with her and she offers nice each way value.

Looking for VIA SISTINA to bounce back here after a disappointing effort last time on the heavy in the Makybe Diva Stakes behind Mr Brightside and Pride Of Jenni. Although she has a wide draw, looking for Damian Lane to work some magic and get a trail in the run. If she has any luck in running, she should prove hard to hold off over last 200m.

STARRY HEIGHTS was ultra impressive winning the Boulder Cup at this track a fortnight ago and all he has to do is run up to that kind of form to b in the finish again. William Pike stays aboard and he can add another Cup to his resume’.

MISHANI LILY showed far too much dash for them last time out at the Gold Coast and defied a massive betting drift to win as she liked. Should be at peak fitness third-up and with advantage of apprentice claim can win again. 

Going to stick with TRIBECA STAR . Looked to have the race won last time out but just failed to finish off over last 100m. With that run under his girth, he should be at peak fitness third-up from spell and James Orman is riding in super form. Each way looks nice bet to finish program.