THE ALL-STAR MILE
Just seven for the first All-Star Mile run at Group 1 level. MR BRIGHTSIDE (1) was beaten fresh by ANOTHER WIL (4) but atoned with a tough win in the Futurity Stakes last time out. Mr B has worked early from wide draws at both starts this time in but should lob outside the leader with ease here. He's a three-time Group 1 winner over this track and distance and it'll take a mighty performance to knock him off. Another Wil was heavily backed to beat Mr B first up in the Orr Stakes, got the perfect trail and proved too strong late, gapping the rest. Posted a big number there, he's been kept fresh for this and draws to stalk the speed again. It should set up another cracking finish, with TOM KITTEN (2) charging late. Tom looked a bit stiff in the Futurity behind Mr B and will relish the mile. Can be the blouser late. ATISHU (7) was okay fresh but loves Flemington and will be staying on strongly. RISE AT DAWN (6) is a cracker, he'll give a bit of cheek out in front but this will test.
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