AU - Balaklava - Race 5

HIGH TOR (1) looks the one to beat here. Her recent form, including a win and a placing here at Balaklava, is hard to fault. She's up in the weights but she draws well and gets a handy claim. If she turns up in the same form, I don't know how they beat her. NIGHT CRUISER (8) is another last start winner and he will likely settle in front of High Tor in the run. He's open to some more improvement second-up and he looks the main danger, especially if he can get a cheap split or two. Todd Pannell goes onto FLAMBARD (2), who draws low and looks ready to peak. He's a top-three chance for sure. Others worth some thought for quaddies and exotics are BELLE INFERNO (4) and OBI (3).