The 3.55 is interesting Malotru is a really big positive on sire statistics, his sire is 18% at the course (15 from 81) with a big return on investment. HOWEVER, if you look at it over the sprint trips it is just 1 win from 17 and a big loss.
Over the sprint trips it is Ventura Rebel who is best on sire statistics with 11 wins from 74 and a strike rate of 15%.
Three bets in the race for me
Back Malotru at close to 3.0 (with a lay at 2.0 something)
Back Troubador at close to 20.0 (with a lay at 14 or so)
Back Ventura Dragon in play at close to 10.0
Rationale -
Malotru travels very well in his races, in the Mill Reef he traded just over even money!
Troubador is a front runner who is game, he should trade shorter
Ventura Dragon was outpaced last time out and might get a bit further back than people might like. I think he will finish late and fast.