The three-year-olds get their chance to dominate this year’s TAB Everest, led by 10. Traffic Warden. There isn’t a standout older sprinter.
Love the set-up for the Godolphin colt, back from 1400m in the Golden Rose with three weeks between runs. It’s an identical preparation to that of Yes Yes Yes. The cherry on top for Traffic Warden is the map. He should get a lovely trailing run in behind the speed.
Traffic Warden will be one of four three-year-olds in the race.Credit: Getty Images
9. Growing Empire shot clear like the winner of the Manikato three weeks ago only for Southport Tycoon to run him down in the final stride. He’s still learning on the job just six starts into his career, which is the niggle, but he is also still improving.
The barrier doesn’t do 4. Bella Nipotina any favours but there is no querying how well she is going, unlike few others here. She has sprinted home in very quick closing splits in her two runs back.
How to play it: Traffic Warden to win.