6:40am - #THERACES HANDICAP | 1400m | | i

A couple of first-up horses from big stables and a Waller 3YO on the rise should make this a strong betting race. Early speed from SONDELON out wider and not much else, GITAN capable of rolling forward, WAYANKA from near the inside and perhaps PROMETHEUS fresh (tempo: STEADY to FAIR). The ideal spot on-pace and strong trials into this could give SONDELON the edge, a 4YO coming off a long break after showing promise in his first prep. WAYANKA capable of giving a nice kick from the box seat, the last 100m will be the test for him depending on how fit Waller has him fresh. PROMETHEUS also a value chance first-up, while the known big finishers in the race are RECKLESS CHOICE and DEALMAKER, who both should be charging at the line if they get the breaks. SPARKY LAD a place or each-way hope. PLAISIR not hopeless if there is some tempo too. [updated 8:29am]