2:50am - EVEREST CARNIVAL HANDICAP | 1800m | | i

Not too much depth in this BM 78 over 1800m. Early speed from the wet-tracker PERFECT RHYME and SHOCK ALERT, with PIRATE BEN capable of getting on-speed too (tempo: FAIR to STEADY). SHOCK ALERT was very tough behind Adana last start over 1500m and may be better back to GOOD ground. He does tend to mix his form though, which seems like the only risk. HUMBOLT CURRENT rates right in the mix with progression for Waller (nice strong type), while stablemate LADY CUVEE is expected to improve 2nd-up with fitness. She's a close look in the yard, she may just need one more. [updated 8:05am]