4:40am - TAB HANDICAP | 2400m | | i

Up over 2400m and quite a few of these can roll forward so the tempo should be FAIR to STEADY, ARTARMON and DANCE AWAY the two likely leaders in the race. A couple of well-bred Kiwi mares will be hard to beat if they enjoy the 2400m, HOUSE OF CARTIER well-placed after the claim and KISS THE BRIDE putting some wins together in provincial grade. Looking for horses proven at the distance range, DARK PEARL has been crying out for 2400m this prep and gets Nash on now. Other chances include the reliable GUISE, in-form QUALITY SEEKER and ARTARMON after a better effort last start. Hard to rule any of them out completely. [updated 8:53am]