Mr Ed

Randwick Race 2 #3 Ofcourseican

First up at Hawkesbury on 24th August it knuckled down really well late to run down Bluzar, who had been an impressive trial winner.

The merit in this performance was accentuated by the fact that Ofcourseican had missed work and a trial leading up that run, so we expect it to be very much improved here.

Of course it meets the very very promising Waterhouse horse Kiss From A Rose who has won two races to date, but has yet to prove itself beyond BM68 races so far, although not to say that it's not capable.

At the odds we want to be on Ofcourseican with one proviso - there is the possibility of rain at Randwick later in the day but should it come early this is one horse we don't want to be on.

Flemington Race 5 #8 Rhythm In Paris

The rain in Melbourne enhances the chances of this mare. Last start at Caulfield it got back over 1200m but managed to easily take care of Response, Lady Lynette and No Evidence Needed. Meets all of those horses here today at the extended trip of 1400m.

The tendency for leaders to dominate the Flemington 1400m is a slight concern, however the big track will enable Rhythm In Paris to get her opportunity.

Must say would have preferred it to have drawn out instead of barrier 1 but it shouldn't make a lot of difference as it's a horse with an imperfect profile that tends to race back in the field.

Given the quality of it's last win we are prepared to bend the rules and be on it tomorrow.