6:40am - AUSTRALIAN TURF CLUB HANDICAP | 1400m | | i

Finishing off with another competitive race, probably the best betting race of the day. Some early speed from MR TICKETS, JULIAN ROCK, QUADRIGA and REGAL STAGE (tempo: FAIR to STRONG). The lightly-raced import JULIAN ROCK has been impressive in two trials so far, leading from the front and showing strength. RED CURRANT good in his trials too and should relish 1400m first-up (and further this prep too). MCCORMACK (big odds), LIGULATE and QUADRIGA right around the mark with upside. REGAL STAGE comes through an easier race and did get the rails run (bias in favour). GRIMOIRE hard to knock each-way if their swooping out wider. McCormack: Blinkers FIRST TIME. [FORM GUIDE only]