5:50am - TAB.COM.AU HANDICAP | 1200m | | i

Some interesting runners over 1200m in this. EASY EDDIE to roll forward with TOP STRIKER, conrolling a FAIR to STEADY tempo between them with ALBUMIN in the box seat. Not too much pressure is ideal for ALBUMIN, who has slightly lesser form over 1200m, but is racing in career best and should sprint well off this tempo. DRACHANFELS a big threat from the back with any luck (nice trials, slow beginner). EASY EDDIE and TOP STRIKER right up to their ears on ratings and may need to improve to win. Better winning chances to FLOW (big weight), OLD NORTH (not genuine, risky), LOFTY'S MENU (no trial, can show up fresh), INSENSATA (1200m here fresh suits) and ZIGGY WILLIE, who was poorly ridden last start and won a trial since. GOODFELLA will be surging late, one to look for next time perhaps. [updated 8:59am]