5:50am - COOLMORE CLASSIC | 1500m | Group 1 | i

A monster field for the Coolmore Classic, plenty of quality mares and we're sure to get a grandstand finish. Luck needed to get the winner! Early speed from MANDYLION, ALASSIO, MANICURE and JAMAICAN RAIN should make sure we get a FAIR to STRONG tempo. I AM SERIOUS and JAMAICAN RAIN are both well-performed wet trackers coming off strong first-up runs that fit in very well here, JAMAICAN RAIN just needing some luck to get across from the wide barrier to on-pace. MOSS TRIP with a similar profile and a big wet track rating from Brisbane. Without any dominant older mares it could be a year for the 3YO fillies, EL DORADO DREAMING (strong finish) and FIESTA (loves wet, is 1500m a risk?) already in the field. Value chances to MANDYLION (mudder, no weight) and PRINCESS POSH (so reliable when fit), but the chances don't end there. DIXIE BLOSSOMS, ECKSTEIN, OREGON'S DAY, NOIRE, INVINCIBLE GEM and BELLA MARTINI all capable at best. [updated 9:59am]