6:55am - THE GALLIPOLI BENCHMARK 78 HANDICAP | 1300m | | i

This race has more of a midweek feel to it at BM 78 level. That suits TRUE DETECTIVE ideally, a nice tough 3YO that is hard fit now and drops back to benchmark grade, he's just a slight risk getting deep in his prep now. TRICKY GAL is a progressive mare though and should be respected as a big threat second-up if she handles the drier ground. Other chances include NORDICUS (stormed home last start), JULIAN ROCK, SEGALAS (distance?) and OAKFIELD MISSILE charging home late. MISS EINSTEIN and TWENTYFOUR CARAT big watches in the yard and market first-up. RANCHO NOTOTRIOUS the best roughie in the race. [updated 9:05am]