OVERVIEW: KEAYANG VIPER (9) has progressed to this level quickly as a lightly raced 4yo and has looked stylish in her eight career starts, which have yielded six wins, including a good-quality victory at Menangle in NSW last week. This stable has a very good strike rate with these progressive types, particularly those they've been patient with. While most of her wins have come from racing at the top end of the map, she has the speed and ability to overcome a less favourable position.

GUNFORHIRE (7) is such a consistent type who, to be fair, hasn't had much luck with barrier draws, which has often hurt his winning strike rate. He will need luck again, but you know he'll be giving his all. SAVON DE ROCHE (8) has form around the top pick and has been terrific in those races, while also franked by her form either side of them. She's a little awkwardly drawn, but she's going too well not to consider. SPOOK CROCKER (4) is an interesting runner, with good Mount Gambier form, which rarely stacks up at this level, but he's worth keeping safe. PISTOL PEARCE (3) has the speed to lead and may find this a little more suitable, while PLATINUM JIVE (5) has her fair share of talent and has claims if she gets the luck she needs.

BACK: KEAYANG VIPER (9) – 2 units (win)