CP Roofing (Bm66)

Silent Serenade brings genuine momentum to the line—back-to-back wins and career-best form—plus the McIntosh/Rolls partnership is striking at 69% above expectation over their last 100 rides. Fitness is a clear strength: the horse has placed in 2 of 2 first-up appearances, so the freshen-up is no red flag. Barrier 1 should allow an economical run. The main thing to watch is whether that recent speed translates in this race—no standout figure to lean on there.

Cashaway Gold resumes today with strong fresh credentials—2 wins from 4 first-up starts and a sharp barrier trial second—backed by one of the quickest recent time figures in the field, 9.5 seconds under track par. The horse owns a 38% career strike rate and dominates the 1000m trip with 3 wins from 4 starts, while Liberty Smyth is riding 79% above expectation across the last 100 rides and will benefit from a soft run out of barrier 2. The case leans on proven fresh fitness, elite recent speed, and trip suitability; the main watch is recent form—reason for the resumption.

Brazen Brando placed last start, beaten only 3 lengths, indicating current form and racing fitness. The draw at barrier 3 offers a practical advantage in securing a soft run. The case leans on recent racing consistency and track position, though the absence of a standout speed figure is the main thing to watch—it suggests the horse isn't dominating on raw speed alone and will need to convert its positioning into a result.

The Piccolino's case leans on Shannen Llewellyn, who is riding 21% above expectation across her last 100 rides, providing a genuine edge in the saddle. Recent speed figures offer some encouragement, though there are offsetting concerns: recent form has been patchy and a gear change is flagged as a worry. The main thing to watch is how the horse responds to the equipment adjustment and whether the recent form trend stabilises.

Zoom Outcome has won 2 of 8 starts at Taree over 1000m, confirming it can handle both the track and trip. A gear change and recent speed readings are working in its favour, but recent form is a concern that tempers the case. The main watch is whether the horse can translate its proven Taree record into a performance when it matters most, given the form dip.

Bjorn Ironside has won 1 of 2 starts at Taree over 1000m, establishing proven form at both track and trip. Jockey Colt Prosser is performing 23% above expectation across his last 100 runners, a concrete edge in the saddle. The case leans on a recent gear change and recent speed, though class and market positioning remain the main thing to watch.

Golden Galaxy has 2 wins from 14 starts at Taree over 1000m, so it knows this track and trip, but the recent form and class readings are concerns that weigh against the rating. The horse is resuming today with a troubling first-up record of 0 from 6, though it does pick up once into a prep (1 win from 6 second-up). Watch the barrier draw — gate 8 of 9 is a wide starting position to overcome on what should be a tactical race.

Altercation has solid form over this 1000m trip with 2 wins from 6 starts, and the jockey-trainer combination of Ben Looker and J C Deamer is running 31% above expectation across their last 100 runners together — a material edge. Recent speed and a gear change are also working in its favour. The main query is a wide barrier 9 of 9, which Altercation will need to overcome from the draw.