BEST BETS

DOOMBEN NATHAN EXELBY QUATRONIC Race 2 $2.50 No.7

Stable opts to run here over the shorter course rather than 1200m in Sydney. That suggests they believe he can overcome the outside gate here with Jeff Lloyd on board. Building on his overall handy record and takes on a field that have mostly reached their mark or past their best.

RANDWICK RAY THOMAS CHETWOOD Race 5 $2.50 No.3

Was disappointing in the Australia Stakes first-up at Moonee Valley but getting out to 1300m on a bigger track suits him. He showed a lot of promise reeling off four consecutive wins last spring and it will pay to forgive him that first-up flop. Chetwood has a high cruising speed, he should control the lead in the Liverpool City Cup and will bounce back to winning form.

CAULFIELD MICHAEL MANLEY EXTREME CHOICE Race 8 $3.40 No.3

Gun three-year-old colt who looks well-weighted to win the Oakleigh Plate first-up. Should also get a great run off the speed and should out sprint his rivals in the closing stages.

MORPHETTVILLE LINCOLN MOORE BAKER’S DOZEN Race 9 $4.30 No.5

Big run at local debut when pressured up on a solid speed only to be nailed late by the swooper. Meets a similar line-up here, drawn to be forward again and looks the clear top pick.