HERES HERBIE (10) took his perfect record in WA to three with a resuming win at Listed level a fortnight ago, working forward from a wide barrier to lead before getting home by 7.5m at this circuit and distance. Fitter and draws for a nice trail. Just needs the gaps to prove tough to beat. SOHO SHAKEDOWN (2) has been racing well against the top four-year-olds, coming from the back row for fifth in the Group 1 Golden Nugget at his latest appearance. Draws much better and the last time he raced outside of Group level he came from a similar barrier to win. Strikes at 50 per cent at this circuit and distance. Big threat. OUR CRUNCH TIME (5) came from wider when seventh in the Golden Nugget and beat Soho Shakedown home when fourth in the 4YO Classic prior. OPAL HUNTER (3) has drawn to advantage and has come from tougher barriers to place in his last three outings so respect.
