RACE FOUR
ONLY IN ROME (2) does not win that often, but he is super consistent and looks to have found conditions to suit here. Runner-up at his past 2 starts, he closed in good order from gate 5 last start when 2m from the winner MONTEREY JACK. 2nd to his in-form stablemate OUR UNCLE JIM the start prior, he can capitalise from this alley.
MAJORDOIT (5) was slammed with gate 7 over the AP 2138m last start when easing back early to find position and soon locked down on the poles. Closing hard to be within 5m of the winner MILLWOOD TILLY, it was a smart effort and followed 3 successive placings. The gate stings again, but he is up to the task.
NIKALONG HENRY (7) has been in great touch and lines up here with 3 wins in his past 4 starts and a head defeat in the other outing. Too strong for them last start, he has the 2nd line options and looms as a player in this.
MISTER COLE (3) completed a hat-trick of victories here 3 starts back when too strong out in front over the 2040m trip. Down the line in stronger AP races his past 2, the return to the Peninsula is in his favour.
SELECTIONS: ONLY IN ROME (2), MAJORDOIT (5), NIKALONG HENRY (7), MISTER COLE (3)
SUGGESTED BET: ONLY IN ROME (2) to win