AU - Scone - Race 1

TASMAN DEEL (3) is the horse to beat after breaking through at this track with real authority, scoring by just under five lengths as odds-on favourite and putting the race away quickly. He has now missed a place only once in five starts, is already proven at this track and distance, and has the winning rider back aboard. On top in this small field. QUIRKY PRINCESS (5) has to turn the tables on Tasman Deel from their recent meeting at this venue, but she had some excuses after beginning awkwardly and being tightened, and her Tamworth win over Minister Garrett two back keeps her firmly in the race. MISSION STRIKE (7) was well beaten first-up at Muswellbrook, though he had a messy run and comes here second-up with time-rating support, while the 1 ?m remains the key question for him. FIREALARM (1) may be making up the numbers.