AU - Warrnambool - Race 6

The time-honoured Brierly Steeplechase over 2 ?m is worth 150K, and the champion jumper STERN IDOL (1) has been given 165lbs to carry, and they say that weight can stop a train, but this big bloke is just head and shoulders above most hurdlers when right, and he is the one to beat again. LEADERBOARD (2) was blown away by the top pick last time out, but he will be close to his peak fitness third up. He will finish a lot closer this time. THE MIGHTY SPAR (3) did not get near the top pick in the same race last time out, but he is as game as they come in this role, so expect another honest effort this time. HIT THE ROAD JACK (5) cruised home to win his last start at Terang, and once he gets in his rhythm, he can be a hard horse to beat, and with a 22lbs weight advantage over the champ, he has to be respected. INSTIGATOR (6) broke a win drought when winning over the steeples at Terang last time out. Stick with him.