Finishing in the top two in all five starts since resuming for the new barn, POST PAINTER (9) made it three on end last start in a mare’s qualifier with a starchy performance. Claiming the prize with a 54.6 close out from the breeze, she can overcome the second line barrier and continue her march through the grades.

STRIKEM (2) will take huge benefit from his heat run for this final where he was first up since the heats of the Vic Derby. Midfield behind SAO PAULO SIMBA in that outing, he dictated from gate 4 when securing the August edition of a 75Final. Finding the front, he will be gripping on here.

MULLUM HANK (8) completed a hat-trick of victories last time out with victory in the junior FFA, sweeping home in posting a 7m margin. At risk of being buried, he only needs the gaps in time, and he will be a player.

SEASIDE GLORY (1) has placed at her past three in succession and maps to get the perfect trip behind the speed. 3m from POST PAINTER last start, she can be coiled and ready to offer.

SELECTIONS: POST PAINTER (9), STRIKEM (2), MULLUM HANK (8), SEASIDE GLORY (1)
SUGGESTED BET: Exotics 1-2-8-9