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By Ray Hickson

8. Miles Of Glory is one of a number of lightly raced fillies here showing some potential and the way she went about winning at Kembla Grange two weeks ago suggests the 1400m will be right up her alley. Sure she was expected to win that race and she did it in good style. Likely finds a spot better than midfield and has a good chance.

Dangers: 3. Snitzel Dancer won what’s now a good form race on debut at Canterbury a month ago and she was good through the line at the end of 1300m at Rosehill second-up. Back to fillies grade and is hard to ignore her as a major hope. 5. Samarelle has been freshened up since she was narrowly beaten over this trip at Kembla Grange as an odds-on favourite. Blinkers on and barrier one are nice pluses for her and no surprise to see her measure right up. 7. Panova might have been beaten by a handy one at Kensington at her second run back. The barrier is a negative but imagine they’ll look for her to find her feet and be hitting the line strongly.

How to play it: Miles Of Glory WIN ($4 TAB Fixed Odds).

9. Sam Hawkens would be the second most interesting runner all day (behind Ka Ying Rising) as he’s prepared by William Haggas and his horses have been lethal at their first runs in Australia. He brings three wins on end into this race and last appeared winning at Goodwood in August over 2816m. Trip no issue and if he’s in order he should run well.

Dangers: 6. More Felons was just about the run of the day in the Metropolitan at his second run for the spring. Drew the outside and went right back to last before screaming home into fourth, and he was $151 in that race. Big switch around with barriers and he’s a threat. 2. Soul Of Spain was runner-up in the Metrop so naturally he has to be considered coming back a notch. He has won over 3300m overseas so he’ll be staying the trip fine. 3. Etna Rosso disappointed in the Metrop but on his run in the Kingston Town prior to that you have to be forgiving. Stays well and should be peaking fitness wise after missing a run early in the prep.

How to play it: Sam Hawkens WIN ($2.70 TAB Fixed Odds).

She’s becoming known for running second more than anything else but this is a nice race for 6. Vivy Air to be right in the finish. She ran second in this race last year and then again in the Big Dance. Her past three have also been seconds and you’d have to say the Headley Grange/Fully Lit form through the Cameron is pretty solid. Sure to be in the finish.

Dangers: 4. Ducasse won this race a year ago and not underselling him coming off a month’s freshen since his second-up run at Doomben. Best is good enough to be competitive and every chance from the inside. 5. Swiftfalcon makes life hard for himself so that makes him hard to trust. He’s pretty much had his chance in three runs this spring and he was one of few horses to make significant ground in the Epsom. This is easier and he’s drawn well. If things fall into place he can win, but take him on trust. 10. Magnatear was solid in the market in the Cameron and wasn’t able to find the front there so for him to box on and run fifth is a handy enough effort. Competitive type who can give a good account.

How to play it: Vivy Air WIN ($6.50 TAB Fixed Odds).

10. Idle Flyer has a bit of work to do from a wide gate but this race promises to have a bit of spice happening up front so she may be able to slot in. Did best of the chasers over this course two weeks ago with a gap to third. She’s a little worse off at the weights but that’ll be offset by some tempo. Smart mare on the up.

Dangers: 4. Verona Rose comes out of the Epsom where she didn’t make an impact beaten four lengths by Autumn Glow. Showed she’d come up well enough with her run in the Tibbie prior. Would appreciate some speed on up front and on her best she’s a good each-way hope. 7. Perfumist just kept running when she roared back to form beating Idle Flyer in the BM94 last time. She might have some friends up front in this so her job will be harder if that’s the case. If she’s allowed to roll again she’ll be hard to run down. 14. Dominetta found herself in front second-up a month ago and boxed on to run fourth behind Idle Flyer over 1400m. Tickover trial since then and back to gate one, she can bounce back.

How to play it: Idle Flyer WIN ($4.40 TAB Fixed Odds).

7. Gallant Star has a powerful first-up record and he’s been set for this fresh this time around as opposed to last year where he won first-up then was a bit flat in the Kosciuszko. He’s trialling strongly in his area, he’s drawn a perfect gate to track the speed and if he can unleash as he has at times he’s a big chance.

Dangers: 1. Front Page is clearly, very clearly, the best horse in the race. Not only a two time winner of this he ran second last year and he’s been Group 1 placed and a Group 2 winner in the meantime. Had a similar prep to previous years, he’s drawn to be right there and if something else wins they’ll have to get past him. 11. Clear Thinking is a smart mare who followed her Highway wins with a couple of Group 3 mares events where she measured right up back in the early autumn. Her last two trials have been strong, she’ll love a solid gallop up front and can take holding out. 8. Lisztomania is a good each-way hope at odds given his excellent Randwick record. Just failed in the Country Championships Final and while drawn out he’ll run his usual honest race.

How to play it: Gallant Star EACH-WAY ($6.50 TAB Fixed Odds).

15. Generosity has been mixing it with some Everest horses and she’s measured up to a decent degree. No luck in the Concorde then when she found some clear air she hit the line nicely in the Shorts, getting within a length of Briasa with Joliestar ahead. Slightly tricky draw but it might not be so bad, she looks a momentum horse and she should get that opportunity to wind up. Well placed.

Dangers: 5. Coal Crusher is a good knockout hope on the back of a superb run first-up over the 1000m at Warwick Farm. He was runner-up in this race last year and it’s always worth noting when the blinkers go on him. Expect him to run well. 8. Ostraka ran a nice race for third in the Concorde but wasn’t as effective second-up in the Shorts. Been back to the trials for a win and can see him making an impact. 7. With Your Blessing is flying this preparation and he ran right up to support leading all the way in the Bill Ritchie. He will likely look to lead again and if he somehow gets it comfortably he could give some cheek.

How to play it: Generosity WIN ($2.90 TAB Fixed Odds).

The horse that’s had an ideal build up to peak in this race is 4. Jimmysstar. It’s just that barrier which is of some concern. Can’t see them snagging right back, so expecting him to be in the three wide running line and hoping they go as fast up front as they look to. Both runs back have been excellent and he ran crazy sectionals in getting within about half a length of Briasa in the Premiere. If he’s within range at the 200m it’ll be interesting.

Dangers: 10. Lady Shenandoah is very much the forgotten horse. She should have won the Concorde first-up and everyone seems to have dropped away on the back of a more than respectable fourth in the Manikato, running fast sectionals from back off the speed. She wasn’t helped there by a decent bump at a vital stage. Back to Randwick and drawn to get a smother, she’ll be competitive. 1. Ka Ying Rising is rated the world’s best sprinter and you can’t knock his record in Hong Kong. That’s a very controlled environment and he largely beats the same horses every time. The trial at Randwick was eye-raising, and even if you dismiss that as being irrelevant the relevant part is how he handles the pre-race. If he falls apart he’ll need to be a champion. Can’t wait to see him in what is easily his biggest test. 9. Joliestar is awesome when she’s on song and she certainly was in winning the Shorts first-up. Kept fresh which seems to be her ideal scenario and she’s got the JMac seal of approval. Hard to ignore. Can make a case for 12. Tempted, she’s at least as good as Lady Of Camelot who ran fourth last year. And 2. Briasa and 5. War Machine are genuine chances too.

How to play it: Jimmysstar EACH-WAY ($10 TAB Fixed Odds).

This race revolves around 1. Linebacker and what sort of run he can get from that outside barrier. It’s a significantly easier assignment than he’s been facing of late and he arrives here fresh having also drawn wide in the Tramway which as dominated on speed. He looked good, and created plenty of chatter, when he beat Overpass and Ka Ying Rising in his trial. The one to beat, just needs some of the breaks.

Dangers: 11. Gerringong looks set to get a reasonable run up on the speed and if left alone can take some catching. Run down by Manaal in the Golden Pendant last time out. 5. Mayfair is a very interesting runner first-up for the Bjorn Baker stable. He was placed in the Golden Rose last year and switched stables after a second at Doomben in May. Nice soft first trial then given a hitout to win the second. Respect. 9. Sabaj is a bit hard to line up, he’s first-up for the Price/Kent yard since April where he ran second in a Group 2 in Adelaide. Nicely drawn, finds a top jockey and any support is significant.

How to play it: Linebacker WIN ($3.40 TAB Fixed Odds).

Outstanding race. 11. Pride Of Jenni showed she’s back in business with a strong win in the Feehan at the Valley, easily accounting for Treasurethe Moment. She won that race last year when third-up before tackling this event where she was run down by Ceolwulf. So she’s on fresher legs this time around, she should find the lead pretty nicely and you know you’re going to get a big sight.

Dangers: 10. Fangirl is a Randwick specialist and she loves the mile having won four races over this track and trip including her last start where she ran down Lindermann to win the 7 Stakes. She’ll be giving a start but she has a lethal turn of foot. Impossible to ignore. 1. Mr Brightside is a dual Doncaster winner at this track and trip and he comes off that picnic when winning the Makybe Diva at Flemington. He trialled well in Sydney recently, should roll across in the first half and just doesn’t run bad races. 4. Lake Forest deserves respect. Produced a big finish to win the Golden Eagle last spring and his form in the UK has been solid. He’ll like a strong gallop and wouldn’t put it past him.

How to play it: Pride Of Jenni WIN ($4.40 TAB Fixed Odds).

Must give 3. Lord Of Biscay another chance. He started $2.35 at Rosehill second-up where he looked to travel well early before finding little in the straight. Pulled up mildly lame and with some mucus so there’s some genuine excuses. His run was too good fresh before that to be jumping off after one poor effort, jockey sticks with him and he draws well. If he’s back in order he’s way over the odds.

Dangers: 20. Emirate faces a bit of a D-Day as far as his status as an entire is concerned you’d think. Forgive his run at Flemington and he perhaps was a bit close to a stronger speed when midfield behind Perfumist over the mile. Back to 1400m, he has the ability if he can produce it and drawn to have that chance. 7. Kerguelen is racing in excellent form and he was a real eye-catcher from the back when a close fifth behind Disneck two weeks ago. Only his second run at 1400m but doubt it holds any fears, he’ll get back and be running on again. 5. Getafix was pretty plain when resuming in the same race as a $4.80 chance as he failed to beat one home. Has been a bit hot and cold in the past and while drawn the outside look for him to settle back and hit the line better.

How to play it: Lord Of Biscay EACH-WAY ($9 TAB Fixed Odds).

All the fields, form and replays for Saturday’s TAB Everest meeting at Randwick