5:50am - AUSTRALIAN TURF CLUB HANDICAP | 1200m | | i

One of those races with plenty of horses that could bob up. Early speed from HIGHLAND BEAT out wide with perhaps BEST GUESS kicking up along with TONSOR and MAHALANGUR. HIGHLAND BEAT is in flying form down in Melbourne, ran well enough the last time he was at Rosehill (fresh this prep) and gets the claim. STAR REFLECTION a threat at odds back to 1200m after looming last start over 1350m in better grade, she's a nice each-way play. Otherwise TONSOR (is he at best?) and MAHALANGUR (is 1300m+ better?) are obvious hopes on best form. ALMANZORA will need to step up. FORTENSKY worth a look at in the yard after one quiet trial, BEST GUESS too after a nice trial win. RIVER BIRD up in grade and weight. [updated 8:38am]