OVERVIEW: NSW visitors NYMBAL (5) and PALLADIUM (1) look the key players here in heat three of the Victoria Derby, with the former narrowly favoured. Kerryann and Robbie Morris’ star youngster was badly held up in the Carousel Final last time out at Menangle and still managed to get clear late and run down PALLADIUM (1), who had controlled things at the top. It was a super performance. The two also clashed in the Group 1 Queensland Derby back in July, and while PALLADIUM (1) sat parked to score, NYMBAL (5) was very unlucky all the way to the line and arguably should have won. I think one of the two will prevail here. Other hopes are headed by SOHO PIASTRI (8), who was a big winner of the Vicbred Bronze consolation before kicking clear and being run down late by Pick Up Elvis a fortnight ago, and the Emma Stewart duo of SEASIDE BOY (7) and DYNAMITEDAN (9).

BACK: NYMBAL (5) – 3 units (win)