Timeform's Australian SmartPlays: Saturday 15 August

#3 Rulership - Caulfield R5 (05:40)

Rulership wasn't seen to best effect when fourth at Randwick on his final appearance in April, awkwardly away and hampered two furlongs from home, but he won his trial in convincing fashion last month and has a good record when fresh, so rates the clear top pick. Hydro Star was impressive in making a winning debut at Sandown last time and is one to keep an eye on, with Ranting also expected to be on the premises.

#3 Parlophone - Caulfield R6 (06:20)

Parlophone looked mightily impressive when landing back-to-back victories at Sandown and Morphettville, routing a handy field on the latter occasion, and a repeat of that effort should see her nigh-on impossible to peg back. Fresh is a talented filly and looks the pick for second, while Aryaaf is often seen to best effect after a break and could fill the places.

#8 Mystic Journey - Caulfied R8 (07:35)

Last year's winner Mystic Journey returns to Caulfield to defend her crown, and though she hasn't quite been able to make her mark at the highest level since, this looks nicely set up for her to regain the winning thread. She won her trial at Devonport last month, just as she did prior to claiming this race last year, and her form at this venue is outstanding. Savatiano is a solid performer at this level and is likely to be thereabouts once again, while Streets Of Avalon is another who enjoys this track and looks a solid each-way option.