7:10am - TAB SAPPHIRE STAKES | 1200m | Group 2 | i

They have picked this race well! A wide open sprint for the mares after a long day of punting. Early speed from IRITHEA, MANICURE and QUILISTA coming across. Track pattern and luck will be so important here, SPRIGHT a very good sprinter that rates on top for form, but needs a lot of luck from the back on the inside. WINTER BRIDE has a better racing style and can win again, while I AM EXCITED (chases hard from midfield), MANICURE (on-pacer), INVINCIBELLA (can sprint fresh, draws inside midfield), RESIN (tough, can get near pace, prefers wet?) and ELLICAZOOM (gets back, wide) all have recent form that puts them in the mix. A value runner is SAVATIANO back in distance off a nice trial, all the indicators suggest 1200m to 1400m is ideal.