AU - Ipswich - Race 3

ASTERN EFFORT (1) returned with a dominant maiden win at Doomben last month and followed it up with a strong effort in Saturday company on wet Eagle Farm deck. Perfectly placed back to a CL1 third-up and should prove tough to beat. STAR OF PARIS (7) got off the mark in style here last time when rounding up Veomas, who has since come out and won well on Tuesday. Has plenty of upside and will prove a handful to hold out if she can utilise the low draw. KADESKY (2) is knocking on the door with a hat-trick of thirds here to open the prep. Gun hoop Benny Thompson reunites for this fourth-up assignment. Should be making his presence felt. BENT BRIDGE (4) was plain behind Astern Effort last start, yet his earlier Eagle Farm third had excuses and his track-and-trip win keeps him in the minor-money mix.