4:40am - DECEMBER HANDICAP | 1400m | | i

A few of these headed towards the Magic Millions in a couple of weeks, REDOUBLE out to defend his $1 million Magic Millions Cup, with SMARTEDGE and ASTERIUS likely to join him. Early tempo from PASSAGE OF TIME and SPECIAL MISSILE, it could be a STEADY tempo only given they are both drawn the inside. PASSAGE OF TIME comes off a midfield run in a 1200m race last week and might be better suited out in-front with the apprentice on. Threats from NEW UNIVERSE, who had a nice quiet trial into this and was flying last time he was in Sydney. He's been jumping better from the barriers too so could take up a prominent spot. ASTERIUS will be running on late if the tempo suits, as will SMARTEDGE, who didn't get past Strome last start (ASTERIUS did) and may find it harder to make ground on the firm track. REDOUBLE capable at best (check riding instructions from barrier). THE PARTY GIRL up in grade and on firmer ground. [updated 9:50am]