4:30am - KIA TANCRED STAKES | 2400m | Group 1 | i

Can the big tough on-pacer GAILO CHOP repeat the dose in the G1 Tancred after beating a few of these seven days ago in the Ranvet over 2000m. He looks to get control in the lead, but LASQUETI SPIRIT might push forward too, anything from a STEADY to a STRONG tempo possible. All of those scenarios should be fine for ALMANDIN if he finds his best form, unlucky not to win the Australian Cup a few weeks ago, the Melbourne Cup winner is the class 2400m galloper at his best. GAILO CHOP a big hope again, but the firm ground, 2400m and potential pestering from LASQUETI SPIRIT are all risks. SINGE GAZE right in the mix. each-way as always (placed in 2400m G1 Caulfield Cup in Spring). HARLEM, VENTURA STORM, AUVRAY and WHO SHOT THEBARMAN around the mark for a place or each-way. [updated 8:55am]