AU - Canterbury - Race 5

VALOROUS POWER (2) made up good ground when resuming at Scone over 1m, finishing runner-up in a decent field there 3 weeks ago. The query for us is the slight drop in trip from 1m to 7 ¾f, but he will be sharper and could just be too good for this lot. LUSKAIRE (1) is a very capable gelding at this level, and he resumes from a spell with a couple of solid trials under his belt. He usually needs a run, but he is top weight for a reason, and must be respected. BELLEISTIC KIDS (5) can mix his form, and he will find this easier than his last couple of starts in town. He is nicely placed after a 4lbs claim, and can bounce back into the top 4 here. ME ME (8) has raced her way into form, and she drops 10lbs for this with a step up in class. A nice swing in her draw will help, and she is a top 4 player again. SATNESS (4) finished fifth in the Little Dance at Randwick last start, and that form will stand up in this easier assignment. Stick with him on an each-way basis.