Sat, July 06, 2024

KNOW THYSELF (5) built on a nice second when fresh from a lay-off two starts back at Canterbury with a win as public elect over 7f at Rosehill three weeks ago, getting home by 5.5 lengths. Going up a level this time but he is up to the challenge. XIDAKI (2) came home strongly last start to finish second, beaten a nose, over 7f at Randwick. Has the pace to be in a prominent position from the outset. Will play a major role. CIFRADO (1) multiple Group 2 winner. Is yet to find the winners' list this time in work but has two placings from four appearances this campaign, finishing one length away in second most recently over 6¾f at Ipswich. Sure to be competitive. MISS ARIA (9) was allowed to drift back from an outside draw last time but found the line strongly to finish fourth, beaten 4 lengths, over 6¾f at Ipswich. Solid top-three hope.