3:40am - AQUIS FARM ESKIMO PRINCE STAKES | 1200m | Group 3 | i

Scratchings have hit this race Saturday morning after the rain. Early speed from MASTER ASH, SANDBAR and CHARGE (tempo: FAIR to STEADY). SANDBAR has the best form on paper into this, winning fresh last prep with 59kg (beating CHARGE) and running a close 4th to The Autumn Sun in the G1 Golden Rose. He did win on a HEAVY last prep, but the times were quick that day and he probably doesn't want it too choppy based on his Rosehill run last prep. GEM SONG is promising and could come right into this if he handles the wet, which seems likely based on his conformation and breeding. He'll be charging home after a nice trial [updated 9:04am]