Greg Polson's view - Two for Kembla

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The lightly-raced O'Raghailligh will represent the Baker stable in the CBD Dental Class 1 Handicap (1600m).

O'Raghailligh has only been to the races on four occasions and already boasts a Hawkesbury maiden win on debut and has been no further than a length form the winner in her three subsequent starts including a fifth in a benchmark 70 handicap at Warwick Farm over 1600 metres at her latest outing on September 23 when stepping up from 1300 metres first-up.

O'Raghailligh should be close to her peak third-up and is the one to beat with the mile run under her belt.

Ideal Express for Bede Murray is expected to run an improved race in the Contractors United CG&E Maiden Handicap (1400m).

Ideal Express was a beaten favourite at Newcastle on September 18 when resuming with the stewards questioning jockey Blake Shinn on the below par performance of the Son of I Am Invincible.

The following extract from the Steward's Report explains Shinn's response.

"After beginning well he rode his mount in an attempt to obtain a forward position, however when both Silom Road and Passage Rock held their positions to his inside, he was unable to obtain a position with cover and as a result was obliged to race three wide behind the leaders throughout the event. He added that in his opinion Ideal Express would be better suited over further ground and advised that the colt would derive benefit from today's run."

Ideal Express steps up in distance on Saturday and it is worth noting he improved considerably second-up last preparation to run second in the Inglis Classic at Rosehill.

A much-improved run is anticipated from Ideal Express.

Greg uses sectional times provided by Vince Accardi and the team from dailysectionals.com.au

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