4:35am - SCHWEPPES SHANNON STAKES | 1500m | Group 2 | i

A strong pack of mares take on the in-form WASHINGTON HEIGHTS in this years Shannon Stakes. LUBITON and IMPOSING LASS the likely leaders, with GOOD PROJECT and WASHINGTON HEIGHTS capable of being around the pace if they want to (tempo: FAIR to STEADY). WASHINGTON HEIGHTS took the inside run off a steady tempo, was joined by DAWN WALL, and fought back to win last start over 1400m suggesting he had more up his sleeve. A real talent that almost should be unbeaten in his last five starts and is likely to handle the Rosehill 1500m. DAWN WALL was still impressive fresh and remains a threat with any improvement. She has form around LUBITON from last prep, which ties in IMPOSING LASS and EURO ANGEL too. Hard to split that group of mares for second pick. [updated 8:55am]