Sat, April 20, 2024

ARRAN BAY (4) finished fifth two runs back in the LR Anniversary Vase at Caulfield then improved last time out to score by a head as public elect after being prominent at the turn over 1m at Flemington. No reason he cannot salute again. Group 3 placegetter BRAYDEN STAR (2) has been out of the placings in two runs since a break, the latest when sixth, beaten 1.5 lengths, over 1m at Flemington after he settled well back. Group 3 placegetter GALERON (3) finished second last start at the first run back from a lay-off over 1m at Flemington, beaten a head. Placed to advantage so expect a big run. Group 3 placegetter MANKAYAN (1) tackled stakes class last time when beaten 5 lengths into seventh over 1m5f in the LR Roy Higgins Quality at Flemington. Has a win and seven minor placings at this journey from nine starts and should be in the finish.