AU - Warwick Farm - Race 5

BIG RED TEQUILA (1) was backed as though unbeatable at the Kensington track a fortnight ago and the money was right. Cruised home on that occasion over 5f and won't have any trouble with the extra ½f today. Getting up in the weights but over this short course she should cope. The new Gary Portelli acquisition THAMES (3) is an interesting runner for Godolphin. Last raced when she came from nowhere to almost claim the Listed Denise's Joy at Scone in May. Was very competitive against a few handy fillies/mares in Victoria prior to that. Can win if forward enough. VANLEE (10) chased Big Red Tequila in vain when they clashed last start. Gets a 3lbs weight swing for a 1.4 length defeat and the blinkers go on so the gap can close a bit without surprising. USEAPIN (4) found the line well to be beaten under two lengths at Randwick last time. Very fit and a chance coming back to midweek company. VANESSI (8) is another who chased Big Red Tequila home last start. One for the exotics.