Race 1 – 11.55AM MIDWAY HANDICAP (1300 METRES)
1. Alabama State returns to Midway grade as a gelding after four runs in stakes company last season. Didn’t run a bad race fresh behind the likes of Autumn Glow and Enriched last prep, but he’s much better placed back in this company. He’s trialled up quietly and drawn ideally to get a nice run just off the speed. Sure to run well. 6. Meridiana has been scratched a couple of times in recent weeks, and she’s another coming back in class from a few runs at listed level in the autumn. Draw is a bit tricky for her, and she’ll probably concede a start. Couldn’t leave her out as she’s shown plenty of potential. 5. Vetwelve has had a freshen up since chasing Monkhana home in a Midway at this track and over this trip on a heavy surface six weeks