OVERVIEW: CARLA PIXIE (8) has been banging the door down to win a race here at HQ for some time, and she arguably should have a fortnight ago when held-up in the home straight. She was only beaten 2.5m by SKY FLAIR (7), who had a great run in behind the leader and sprinted too quickly. The Brent Lilley runner might get buried away again in this event, but she hasn’t missed a place in her past six outings in good company and just needs the breaks to come her way to be finding the winner’s circle. Might be an each-way price again, too. KEAYANG GYPSY (9) returned from a break with a good front-running triumph here on July 25, but she was entitled to win given two of her main dangers in the market galloped early. That said, she’s a talented customer with a nice trailing draw and will be hard to hold out. CENTURION DREAM (4) was brave from the chair when only beaten 9.7m by Spirited Lass last week and chased some handy rivals home for third before that, while possible early leader JILLIBY TOPGUN (2), BOUTIKA (1), SKY FLAIR (7), KARBINE (6) and OFF YOUR FACESKI (5) are among those that look outside winning hopes and ones to consider for the minor end of the prize.

BACK: CARLA PIXIE (8) – 1 unit (each-way)