Unbeaten New Zealand mare Well Written is set to tackle the Epsom Handicap, with her trainer Stephen Marsh expressing concern about rain before the race. Marsh says he believes the mare can measure up to her Australian rivals, but he wants clear skies to avoid a track that could change the contest.

All outlets report that the focus of Marsh’s comments is track conditions and how they may affect Well Written’s performance. The coverage frames the Epsom as a key step for the unbeaten runner and highlights Marsh’s view that a dry surface gives the best chance for her form to translate to the race day test.

While Brisbane Times, The Age, and the Sydney Morning Herald repeat the central message, they emphasize slightly different angles in phrasing rather than substance: each cites Marsh’s confidence in the mare’s competitiveness and his stated worry about rain impacting the race.