5:35am - SCHWEPPES HANDICAP | 1500m | | i

The mares line up over 1500m, the lead sorted out by STATUESQUELY and PUMPKIN PIE on-pace (tempo: STEADY to FAIR). Hyeronimus will try and get the tough STATUESQUELY rolling into the straight, a reliable type that is often in the finish, but can lack the dash to win. PUMPKIN PIE poorly ridden last start and is in the mix too, but the hardest to beat looks like ASHARANI, who comes off a nice win and has been parading well with more upside to come. HELGA a key player too second-up off a nice return last start. It will be a close finish with PINUP MISS, SELES and ELUSIVE NATURE not too far away in the ratings. [updated 9:21am]