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Inside Job can record back to back wins against similar opposition at Randwick on Saturday.

The David Pfieffer-trained gelding was last seen saluting at this course and distance a fortnight ago.

It was a strong performance by the son of Strategic who settled third, a few lengths off tearaway leader Quell with Nuclear Class between them.

Inside Job made his move from the 250m and collared a gallant Nuclear Class in the final stages.

On Saturday Inside Job contests the Ascend Sales Trophies Handicap (1000m) against a number of the same rivals.

He holds favouritism in the event over Nuclear Class who will strip fitter second up and also meets the gelding 1.5kg better at the weights.

Of his seven rivals, Inside Job had the measure of three at their last starts.

There is every chance Saturday’s Ascend Sales Trophies Benchmark 90 Handicap (1000m) will run to a similar script as Inside Job’s last start and therefore the $4 about him is appealing.

His prior form should also be kept in mind with strong efforts behind the likes of Shiraz, Religify and Craftiness some of the strongest form lines in Sydney at present.

Two races later, Oriental Lady can build her strong Gosford Cup performance when contesting the Vili’s Pies Australia Day Cup (2400m).

Oriental Lady caught the eye when second in the Gosford Cup a fortnight ago.

After settling worse than midfield, she was closing nicely on the winner Midsummer Sun.

The deepest runner into the straight after covering plenty of extra ground, the daughter of Doyen was attacking the line well.

She appears well suited in the Listed Australia Day Cup.

Oriental Lady will strip fitter third run from a spell and will be right in her element rising to 2400m.

The German import won her last outing over the distance which came on the Kensington track in the winter.

Of the ten horses remaining in the Australia Day Cup after the scratching of Plutorius, Oriental Lady is just one of four who sit inside the handicap.

To put this into perspective, Oriental Dancer gives those from Casino Dancer down half a kilogram at the weights.

On true weights, these rivals should be getting 4.5kg or more off Oriental Dancer.

Near each way odds are available about Oriental Dancer and appear well worth taking with these factors in mind.

Sydney Specials – January 24

Best Of The Day: R4; #4 Inside Job @ $4.00