AU1 - Menangle - Race 3

VEDMID STRIDE (7) returned from a spell with a strong win last week, crossing to the lead from this barrier and going on to score by 1.7 metres at Goulburn. Lightly raced with upside so can work through his grades this time in. MADAM SASS (1) lines up for the first time. By Tintin In America and hails from the Courtney Laker stable. Has strong trial form coming into this, winning her last two hitouts in Victoria. Should enjoy an economical run from the inside draw so anticipating a bright start to her career. WARRAWEE WAY BACK (9) has won three of his last four outside of the city including a last-start win by 5 metres in the rich Nutrien Gold Crown Sale Graduate Final at Bathurst. Has had two months off since but was kept up to the mark with a trial win. Draws out but winning form must be respected. SENATOR (3) drew on the back row and raced three wide without cover so did well in his debut third behind Vedmid Stride. Better for that and should get his chance from a favourable draw.