19:50 Thistledown Tips

He's one of the most consistent performers on this track. He's coming off a solid second-place finish after battling for the lead, and his previous victory was decisive.

Proven at 5f and 6f. He was well beaten at Belterra Park recently, but that was against tough company. He faces much easier assignment today.

Duo has been remarkably consistent, regularly finishing close in competitive sprint contests and proving reliable at this distance. With another solid recent effort behind him, he only needs a slightly stronger finishing kick to turn consistent placings into a deserved victory today.