Runner-up in three successive runs following a first up fifth in the Blacks A Fake, SPEAK THE TRUTH (6) made the most of conditions here last start at this trip. Forcing the issue and working to the front, he fended off a late challenge to score a smart win. Despite a potentially awkward gate, he gets the chance to chase the repeat.

REGAZZO DI TILLY (9) was sent on a hit-run mission to Menangle last week when finishing just behind the placings as HI MANAMEISJEFF punched out a 49.3 mile from the front. Fitter for the run where he was first up in six weeks, he can follow through early to issue the challenge.

TIMS A TROOPER (7) was asked to sit parked from this gate last week and was game in defeat with the winner rating 51.1 for the mile. A model of consistency, he will be a podium player once again.

DISTRICT ATTORNEY (5) capitalised on the perfect trip here last week, sweating on the passing lane and then charging through when the gap opened. Look for him making a late play here.

SELECTIONS: SPEAK THE TRUTH (6), REGAZZO DI TILLY (9), TIMS A TROOPER (7), DISTRICT ATTORNEY (5)
SUGGESTED BET: SPEAK THE TRUTH (6) to win