AU - Alice Springs - Race 9

Great edition of the Cup with plenty of win chances but WOLFBURN (1) stamped himself as the one to beat with a demolition here at weight for age last time. Led throughout and won by 5.5 lengths. Low draw and winning rider stays aboard. Expected to take catching again. ACTIVE DUTY (2) was from the same race and finished fourth in a three way fight for the minors. Meets the winner far better at the weights and despite a tricky gate should push forward and give a sight again. EXALTED FIRE (5) in an SA galloper who was city placed at Morphettville last time. Best figures stack up and is a seasoned galloper strongest at this trip. VANGUARD LEGEND (6) is an emerging type who comes into this on the back of a mile win here last time. Plummets in the weights and placed only try at the trip. Expected to measure up. VENTING (3) was runner-up behind Wolfburn last time and from the fence looks one of the leading chances.