2:30am - TAB EARLY QUADDIE HANDICAP | 2400m | | i

It's Waller vs. the girls as Bindi, Kristen and Gai try to steal a Sydney staying event off the kiwi magician. Only a small group of evenly matched gallopers line up in what could be an interesting and tactical affair. Tohunga (Gai Waterhouse) and Phrases (Bindi Cheers) are both one-paced types that have to roll forward if they are to win, so the tempo should be honest. This could set it up for favourite Saigon Tea (Waller), who has the form on the board and just needs to carry the weight to go very close again. Fresher legs come from Lucky Liaison (Kristen Buchanan), who will also be chasing hard and has continued to improve in recent campaigns. Don't dismiss Gai though, Tohunga will no doubt be primed to kick off the day with a bold front-running effort. Good luck, and follow @TheRaceGuide to check how the horses parade.