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The Daniel Morton trained Red Ora has continued to raise the bar this preparation and while facing his toughest test on Saturday, he is expected to remain unbeaten.

Stepping out for just his fifth start, the son of Due Sasso has come a long way in a short period of time, having only won his maiden in December.

Improving nine pounds since that time, Red Ora faces easily his toughest test, however he appears more than capable of taking that next step.

W.A. Guineas winner Rommel remains the big query runner in the field as he is clearly a class act, however he is likely to find the 1200m too short on Saturday.

As a result Red Ora sits well ahead of the rest of his rivals and does appear good value at his current quote of 6-4.

If priced aggressively, we have Red Ora marked an even money shot and are more than happy to take the current price on offer.

Leading rider William Pike sticks aboard and is in superb form of late, striking at 20 per cent from his last 350 rides.

This season Pike is striking at just shy of 20 per cent and is striking at just shy of 40 per cent with favourites.

From the middle draw, Red Ora should enjoy a lovely run in transit and prove very hard to beat.

One galloper who presents a bit of value on Saturday is the Sharon Miller trained Stagnite, following his solid performance first up, in the Listed Miss Andretti Stakes.

Set to line up in the seventh event, the son of Danehill Express appears very well placed dropping back sharply in grade.

A winner of five of ten starts, Stagnite rates very well using Timeform weight adjusted ratings and the fact Pike links back aboard is a strong push for his claims.

From eight attempts, Pike has placed in seven - five of which Stagnite was victorious.

Stagnite is unbeaten racing second up and while drawn awkwardly, he is likely to settle back in the field and charge home late.

Currently installed a 6-1 chance appears more than a worthy gamble, as we have him installed the 2-1 favourite and he looks great value at an each-way quote.

BET OF THE DAY: Race 5 #3 Red Ora @ $2.50

EACH-WAY PLAY: Race 4 #5 Stagnite @ $7.00