OVERVIEW: MY UNCLE STAN (7) was held up badly and absolutely rocketed late when fourth, beaten just 4.2m, behind Ollies The Boss at Melton on August 29 in what was the run of a coming winner. You can excuse his start prior when he galloped out of play, and his effort before that when burning early, finding the front and boxing on for second to the smart I Am The Storm was also very good in a fast mile rate of 1:52.3. Small field suits and he’s going good enough to run over the top here. Big fan of the mare MITZI SAID (1), who could have finished even closer than her 6m fourth first-up at Melton with more luck. She had no chance from out the back in a fast last quarter at Wagga latest, and she can win from gate one if she’s not buried away too far. IMA TERMINTOR (2) can be a player if he crosses to the fence as expected, BLAKE BOLAC (6) was a good second to New Shuffle at the trials ahead of this first-up assignment and is a handy type, ALL BLAZING GUNS (4) is poking along alright at present and can figure with the right trip, while PLAINS IN HEAVEN (3) finished midfield in a Victoria Cup this time last year and a return to that form is obviously good enough.

BACK: MY UNCLE STAN (7) – 3 units (win)