Kyneton

This race is as tough as they come. SEATTLE HOPE (5) was a deserved maiden winner last time out after four-straight second placings and while she is now taking on winners, she does look to have more upside than most of her rivals here. The big question is where she gets to from the wide barrier. MACOCHA (7) is in good hands and while unplaced last start, she was beaten just over 1.5 lengths and that was a day when it was hard to make ground so the run was better than it appears on paper. HIGHLAND DREAM (17) can be hard to catch, but he's not alone in that regard in this field, and a repeat of the run two back would have him a chance here. SPORTS CHOICE (14) has a tricky gate to overcome but has the talent to feature and CROATIAN ART (6) has been tested in tougher races than this since breaking the maiden, so will appreciate the easier assignment.