3:55am - TAB REWARDS HANDICAP | 1200m | | i

NIC'S VENDETTA to cross from out wider and set a FAIR to STEADY tempo, a bit more pressure perhaps if KOTINOS jumps well. All eyes on PARET after a gelding and a quiet trial. His best ratings would win this down on 53.5kg, but he's got to prove he's a genuine race horse still. Risky! STAR OF MONSOON trialed well and should be right around the mark from a good draw (rarely wins!). Other key chances are REACH FOR HEAVEN (trials nice, big sprint, Rosehill 1200m ideal) and SMARTEDGE (going well, can quicken). They seem the top four with value chances to NIC'S VENDETTA and MISHANI SLEUTH if he parades well enough for the new trainer (maps well). BRATISLAVA very close to the mark first-up too. Paret: Gelded. [FORM GUIDE only] [updated 8:36am]