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Mr Utopia has proven ultra impressive since making his return this time in and appears well placed to notch up a hat-trick of wins when he lines up in the second race of the afternoon.
Settling at the tail of the field last start the son of Elusive Quality proved a class above when working home strongly down the outside to score with considerable ease.
While he only defeated mid-week company his performance has him rated highly in Saturday's affair and with scope for further improvement there is little that stands in the way of him saluting the judge.
Drawn a shade awkwardly expect O'Donnell to ride him cold with noted front runners Express Service and Strictly Boardroom ensuring the race is run at a good solid tempo.
Although Mr Utopia's current quote of 6-4 does appear rock bottom odds I expect him to drift on Saturday and the prospect of getting 2-1 presents a great betting proposition.
The Michael Lane trained Not A Single Drop proved quite impressive when resuming last start having been unsuited by the slow tempo set in front by the eventual winner Magnifisio.
Working home strongly to finish third there is no doubt he will be far better suited stepping up to the mile and is well in line to build on his very handy career record.
Having finished not far off Listed placegetter Rebelson last time in he appears very well placed on Saturday sitting just three-and-half kilograms above the minimum.
On ratings if he is anywhere near his best he simply would blow these away further emphasising his current quote of $3.70 as a more than fair gamble.
While he may have proved a real eye catcher when resuming last start the Adam Durrant trained Kincaple appears well under the odds in the feature race of the day the Strickland Stakes over 2000m.
Having finished a close seventh behind Black Tycoon in the Group 3 Hyperion Stakes last start there is no doubt he will improve further stepping up in trip however I don't feel he warrants favouritism in such an open affair.
Both Ranger, Playing God, Belora and God Has Spoken all possess higher career peak ratings and feel that is enough to warrant him vulnerable.
BEST FROM THE WEST:
BANKER: Race 2 #5 MR UTOPIA @ $2.50
PLAY OF THE DAY: Race 5 #8 NOT A SINGLE DROP @ $3.70
LAY OF THE DAY: Race 7 #5 KINCAPLE @ $3.70
