5:10am - COLGATE OPTIC WHITE STAKES | 1600m | Group 1 | i

The great mare lines up again following a massive win first-up over 1400m. She's come back better than ever as a 7YO and only needs to get even luck to storm clear of these over the last few lengths. She is almost faultless, but her real strength is her ability to start a run 500m out and surge hard right to the line. She's made horses like Happy Clapper look weak in the past over 1600m and she will do the same to some quality types here. Waller's other mare EGG TART (unlucky first-up) perhaps the best chance to fill the quinella spot. LE ROMAIN (1600m a touch far, draws well) and ACE HIGH (progressing this prep, may want further though now?) both place chances too. Enjoy! [updated 8:55am]