RACE 1

Levendi (7), Gaulois (3), Snitzpeg (1), Sambro (5) and Hypnotist (9) are The ‘Cock’s top five to kick the day off, with Lord Sundowner (10) and Almighty (12) the others to be aware of.

This looks like it should make for a very good race between good quality three-year-olds, and The ‘Cock is looking forward to opening the day with a strong result.

Levendi is improving with each run as he moves through the grades and is now fourth up having run sixth in the Caulfield Guineas last time out. The ‘Cock can easily see him rating well enough to win today, and any give in the surface will only help his cause, with The ‘Cock considering him the prime avenue to kick start the day.

Gaulois comes south of the border for the first time here but his Sydney form has been consistent and can measure up well against this opposition. Two starts back this prep for a second at Rosehill and a win at Kembla Grange last start, and while he will need to improve third up, that is exactly what he did third up last campaign to win at Rosehill so it would not surprise in the slightest.

Snitzpeg comes in with wins in his most recent two outings, including here two starts ago over 1400m, in an effort that rated well enough to put him in the frame if replicated here. This his first start at the mile but The ‘Cock respects Weir’s move to try him at it here.

Recommended Bet:

• Levendi (1) – Rated: $3.20, Current Price: $3.60

RACE 2

Bring Me Roses (1) is the top selection, ahead of Rimraam (6) & Hiyaam (5) who have a gap on the rest of the field.

The ‘Cock believes that Bring Me Roses has more upside than any other runner in this field, after being freshened for a month in the same way she was prior to winning the Edward Manifold here over 1600m last start. Ratings have improved significantly with each of her previous steps up in distance, and The ‘Cock believes there is huge scope for her today at 2000m. Rates $2.80 and is currently $4 in the market so is a very good bet.

Both of Rimraam and Hiyaam have stepped out over this trip previously when running second and third behind Pinot in the Ethereal at Caulfield last start, and The ‘Cock believes they will both improve on their respective ratings to be in the picture again here.

Recommended Bet:

• Bring Me Roses (1) – Rated: $2.80, Current Price: $4