Race 1: AAMI Maribyrnong Plate 1000m

Run Naan (1^st) settled backed towards the rear and has hit the line powerfully to score, impressive debut. Encryption (2^nd) battled on well, should not be a maiden for much longer. Belzella (3^rd) sat on speed and fought on well, good debut. King (7^th) was spruiked pre-race and has gone poorly.

Race 2: Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation Plate 2000m

Oncidium Ruler (1^st) had a nice run midfield on the rails, gaps appeared in the straight and has hit the line well to score. Knowable (2^nd) sat just off the speed, gave a good kick, winner just too strong late. Have Plenty (3^rd) is going well.

Race 3: Melbourne’s Own 3AW Trophy 1600m

Fastnet Tempest (1^st) sat back towards the rear, travelled up to them under a hold, didn’t let down with a great turn of foot, just grinded to the line to fall in. Raw Impulse (2^nd) didn’t have clear running the entire straight but probably had his chance to run down the winner late. Not much to say about the rest.

Race 4: Sensis Digital Trophy 1400m

Moher (1^st) had a lovely run in transit, and has just got home, be careful following forward. Duke of Brunswick (2^nd) ran on well to just miss, consistent type. Ruettiger (3^rd) ran on strongly, was a typical flashing light run, be careful following as he struggles to win races. Lord Aspen (7^th) never got a crack at them, the inside barrier didn’t suit, forgive. Lite’n in my Veins (11^th) went poorly.

Race 5: Queen Elizabeth Stakes 2600m

Venguer Masque (1^st) led, was headed in the straight and has fought back well, tough effort. Grey Lion (2^nd) loomed and looked the winner, winner was too strong late, lost no admirers. Wheal Leasure (3^rd) had the right run and ran on well.

Race 6: 7News Matriarch Stakes 2000m

Savapinski (1^st) led and gave nothing else a chance, has won easily, a class above. Payroll (2^nd) ran on well. Prompt Response (4^th) had her chance. Tahanee (6^th) pulled up with post race issues. Heavens Above (5^th) ran on, hard to follow with her racing pattern.

Race 7: Darley Classic 1200m

Redzel (1^st) was too speedy for them, great sprinter, clearly now the best in the country, is bulletproof. Terravista (2^nd) ran well, loves it down the straight, be careful following forward. Impending (3^rd) ran well. Chautauqua (4^th) ran on well as always, his lack of early speed is making it too hard for him to make up the ground late. Vega Magic (7^th) needs a spell.

Race 8: Emirates Stakes 2000m

Tosen Stardom (1^st) settled towards the rear, didn’t find clear air until late in the straight, but when he did, he exploded, a class above, serious horse. Happy Clapper (2^nd) and It’s Somewhat (3^rd) both ran well. Folkswood (5^th) was caught wide on speed and has battled on well. Cliff’s Edge (6^th) sat on the speed and battled on well.

Race 9: Emirates Airline Handicap 1400m

Kentucky Breeze (1^st) had a nice run and stayed out of trouble to get the job done. Muraaqeb (2^nd) flew home late, typical flashing light run, will be overvalued by the market next start. Sircconi (3^rd) sat on the speed and has battled on well, good run. Andaz (7^th) had limited room in the straight, still think he has only gone OK. Tamasa (6^th) should have won, never saw daylight, was bolting, tragedy beaten.