AU - York - Race 4

AWESOME FORCE (4) gets the nod on the strength of two solid Ascot runs in stronger company. He was fifth in a 1MW last start after beginning slowly and being restrained, and his prior BM66+ sixth, beaten two and a half lengths reads well for a BM44+. SIDE SHOW (2) is the main danger after a Collie BM56+ third where he was steadied near the 3f, and his Northam CL3 win over Vancouver Storm shows he is holding form, he just has to stretch to 1 ³/16m now. RARE ROCK (8) drops out of a Saturday 1MW and had excuses when fourth in a Mdn at this track two back, so he has some claims if he finishes off better. SAUCISSON (6) has the track-and-trip profile, with one win and one placing from two starts at this distance. He can bounce back returning to a more suitable race. TIFF'S LAD (1) can improve on just a fair effort last time as this shapes as an easier race.