Wentworth Park R4 - Grade 5
CHIEF LIGHTNING (1) has won 10 from 19 and is relishing a recent step up in trip, winning his last two starts over the 520m. He won by 3+ lengths at his last Wenty run and can lead from the cherry. I expect him to lead all the way. ARCHER FLY HIGH (8) found some form when winning over 603m last time and will find the line strongly with luck in running. He is the danger.
Sandown Park R8 - Melbourne Cup Prelude 11
ALPHA ZULU (3) is a quality chaser who had no luck in the Adelaide Cup last start. He has run 29.15 at Sandown Park before and sizzled around the track in 29.50 last month. KINGSLEY BALE (1) was 2nd from box 1 in a Group 2 race last start and jumps from the same box here. The pair can space their rivals.
Ipswich R11 - Gold Cup Heat
BEAR’S BULLET (2) is a brilliant beginner who made it 4 from 4 at Ipswich when winning last week. She will find the lure early on and is the one they all need to catch. CLUSTER (3) has been racing consistently against some of the best chasers in the land without winning and should enjoy a nice cart into the race. His best is good enough. Can he produce it?