4:45am - HYLAND RACE COLOURS CHALLENGE STAKES | 1000m | Group 2 | i

An intriguing renewal of the Challenge Stakes with plenty of speed and pressure. I AM IMMORTAL, MISS LEONIDAS, BALL OF MUSCLE and NATURE STRIP are some of the fastest horses in the country, a STRONG tempo inevitable. NATURE STRIP was only plain first-up at short odds, but can improve here second-up and just needs a touch of luck to find the right spot early from the inside barrier. MISS LEONIDAS pushed him all the way over 1000m last prep and could the be the knock--out chance. REDZEL suited here fighting on off the rapid tempo. SANTA ANA LANE and DEPRIVE will drop on them late if fit enough and they don't get too far back. [updated Saturday 9am]