PakenhamThu, April 18, 2024

DAKARAI (5) scored at his most recent appearance, getting home by a long neck over 6f at this track as favourite. That continued the good form this campaign, with two wins from four starts. Leading player again. SPEEDTAIL (6) finished 3.5 lengths away in fifth last time out over 6f at Sandown-Lakeside three weeks ago. Tackles a longer journey this time. Has the pace to be in a prominent position from the outset. Sure to be in the finish. SHARP RESPONSE (1) travelled in a rearwards position then made a little ground and finished 4 lengths away in sixth last time out over 6f at Sandown-Lakeside when resuming from a lay-off. Tackles a longer journey this time. Settles back early but winds up late. Will prove tough to stop. SLANE (3) ran fourth at his latest appearance over 1m at Moonee Valley, clocking in 5 lengths from the winner. Expected to feature.