David Hayes Has the Top Three Runners

I'll bet Champion trainer David Hayes has never had the top three saddlecloths in a Group 1 race before, but he'll do it on Saturday when Niconero, Confectioner and Polar Bear represent his stable in the $750,000 Railway Stakes at Ascot. All three are right in the market for the race, and all have the recent form and constitution to win the big Perth mile.

The Hayes family have supported Perth racing since the mid 1970's and it's heartening and very much appreciated to see them back again for another tilt at the good prize-money on offer in WA.

Each of the Hayes runners will be going around for the first time at Ascot, and in a big pressure race like the Railway, this could be a risk for punters. Mind you, they have the form on the board and wouldn't have come all this way if they weren't spot on and up to the big ask. If you fancy one of them, get on-you're bound to get a good run for your money.

- Peter Morley