AU1 - Mildura - Race 5

TO THE NINES (10) has been racing in great heart and again did a good job last start when runner-up at Ouyen over 1 ¼m, beaten 5.5 metres after coming from a long way back. Will need an ounce of luck to slot in from this tricky draw. Needs to be at his best to beat this field but he is up to the challenge. OUR MASTER PLAY (11) comes here after making up plenty of ground to score by 1.5 metres at his latest appearance over 1 ¼m at Ouyen. Not drawn to best so may need a 10/10 drive. Taking on a better field but he is good enough to cope. NO EMOTION (7) is in the mix following a respectable second at his most recent appearance over 1 ¼m at Ouyen. GLENLEA HANOVER (5) is worth plenty of thought off a last-start win by 5.5 metres at Ouyen over 1 ¼m. Hard to ignore winning form.