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It becomes quieter quite quickly after Adelaide Cup day and before the main carnival.

After thinking Really Discreet was a good thing, we will go for another 3yo Celtic Rebel.

He was a good winner first up and then weakened late in tougher Melbourne metro grade.

This race suits well and the McEvoys have prepared him with three trials.

He will work forward to be outside the lead and control the tempo from there.

For the value on the day, there is a horse in Race 2 that is possibly heading to the Derby that can be backed each way in the form of Ritratto.

He's by Fiorente and gives every indication he wants ground as we saw toward the end of the last campaign.

His best win was the last one at this track when sitting near the speed and powering away late.

Todd Pannell will likely let him balance up from the draw and let him run home but the 1400m is a good journey for staying types when resuming.

Suspect he can at worst run a placing but of course we need three place dividends.

SAY FROM SA

BET OF THE DAY: Race 8 #7 Celtic Rebel @ $3.20

EACH WAY PLAY: Race 2 #1 Ritratto @ $7.00