5:05am - PRESS STATEMENT @ VINERY HANDICAP | 1550m | | i

TAIKOMOCHI to take up the running after winning two trials from the front leading into this. Young Quayde Krogh could steal the race if he manages to set a STEADY tempo and get rolling from the turn. DESERT LORD is the one to beat and he could get on the leaders back if he jumps OK, a sometimes keen and green horse that could be finally putting it all together, dominating with a strong win last start. WAYANKA (doesn't want much tempo, 1550m is a risk) and PLAISIR (suited here, not most genuine from the back) the other key chances in the race. TOULOUSE a rough hope if he can bounce back from a plain first-up run. Plaisir: Blinkers (Near Side) OFF FIRST TIME; Taikomochi: Blinkers OFF FIRST TIME, Synthetic Hoof Filler OFF FIRST TIME, Tongue Tie OFF FIRST TIME. [FORM GUIDE only]