AU1 - Menangle - Race 7

RIVERA LOU (5) has come from wider barrier than this in his two starts at this circuit and distance since a spell and both have had merit, clocking in second when resuming before working to be beaten only 4m last time. Proven third up so can peak here. SWEET STRIKE (8) was a fresh winner at this circuit and distance three starts ago and has been solid since, the latest when beaten less than 4 metres into fourth. Tactics will be crucial from this wide draw but he is race fit and capable. CRUNCHIE DIVA (9) draws deep but this looks easier than her fresh attempt. Proven second-up so can progress. SURF ACE (6) is worth thought off a last-start win at this circuit and distance when he came from a similar barrier.