AU - Northam - Race 7

YAMASHITA'S GOLD (4) is the runner to beat off a sound CL3 effort at Bunbury, where he was still well back before making steady ground to finish fifth. He had charged into third at the same venue the run before, handles wet tracks, and the quick back-up looks a positive rather than a concern. DON'T TRUST JUDAS (1) is the obvious danger after missing by a nose at this venue and his track-and-distance profile is strong. The wide gate is a niggle, but he's a versatile type and his recent form suggests a win is around the corner. LOOKS (9) has to rebound from a plain last-start eighth after being well found, but his second the run prior stacks right up for a race like this. Can improve with a touch of luck from the wide draw. FLYING SOUTH (2) ended last campaign in good order when charging from the back. No trial coming in is a query, though he's won twice fresh in the past. Can't discount. SHOW THE WAY (11) trialled well coming in and won't be far away.