Canterbury

Tricky contest with the bulk of these stretching out to the 1900m for the first time. KUMBAYA (10) two runs back have been encouraging and indicated a win was imminent when launching late for a sound second over 1600m at Hawkesbury. Gets the gun run today and shapes as a genuine top-three prospect. MENTHON (4) fourth-up now and set to deliver. Snagged back from the wide draw before chipping away late when sixth over 1600m at Randwick in a Super Maiden. On the quick backup and he gets a much better setup for this. Each way player. PRECISE STAR (5) far from disgraced in his two runs back and gives the impression this trip will suit. Up in trip at his second run back when a plugging sixth over 1550m here. Likely to go back from the gate and capable of taking a hand in the finish. TUTTO (9) struggling to draw a decent gate this time in. Fourth-up here after battling to the line when seventh over 1550m at this track. Blinkers go on and not to be overlooked.