4:15am - BLAKES MARINE BENCHMARK 85 HANDICAP | 1300m | | i

The big fields start now as a capacity 14 runners line up for this BM 85. Early speed from VOILIER and IL MIO DESTINO down in the weights, with a couple of others drawn wide capable of pushing forward (forecast: FAIR). The trials of Kiwi filly ASTARA have caught the eye and we already know the NZ 3yo form lines up very well across the ditch. She's a tough chaser and it's hard to imagine her being out of the finish. LANCIATO has strong local form if he can overcome the barrier, BETTER NOT BLUE (can over-race, wants tempo on) right in the mix and MISCHIEVOUS DEVIL drawn to figure. Waller runners INVINZABEEL, LIAPARI and ENCOSTA LINE all big watches in the yard and market after good trials. [updated 8:20am]