Canterbury Racecourse

Hard to split the top two selections. EXCELINDEED just missed when heavily backed last start at Wyong when resuming and has placed in all three races run, a close top selection. MERGEILA placed at only start at Rosehill Gardens on a soft track, in the mix. IKUMA ran four lengths back from the winner at only start at Canterbury, could upset. CASHBURN looks ready to go on back of trial performances, still in this.

NEED SOME LUCK let-up and has a win from two trials, key chance. DEPRIVATION narrowly beaten when heavily backed last start at Warwick Farm and a winner at first outing this prep, chance to place. EDITED BY last start winner at Wyong and two from three wins have been in the dry, strong place chance. LOVE SHUCK in strong form with four wins from 11 attempts this campaign and coming off a win at Wagga, place hope.

CIREBON finished in the middle of the pack last start at Rosehill Gardens and Reece Jones has had success aboard previously, well placed. I AM THE EMPIRE in the money last start running third at Rosehill Gardens and has four placings from 11 runs this prep, could upset. COUNTY KILKENNY 3 wins from 12 attempts this campaign and last start winner at Kensington on a heavy track, not without each-way claims. MALABAR placed three times at Canterbury but been unable to get a win and has two placings from four runs this prep, cannot be ruled out.