RACE SIX
Nathan Purdon struck in the First G1 of the AP portion of The Constellations, and he can look to strike again here with the flying mare SPELLBOUND (1). Sent out as the punters elect last week from gate 7 in the Fleur De Lil, the effort was big when 3rd to FAME ASSURED after giving the winner the cart into the contest. With all the options from the ace, she can weave her magic.
AMAZING DREAM (4) was able to ease into the pocket trail last week, with that proving a winning move before she took the closing shot up the passing lane to arrive. Ironically, her biggest wins have never been against mares nor at this trip but writing her off could prove costly as she searches for successive G1 victories.
THE STUNNING NUN (8) has been in devastating form in recent weeks, her only defeat in the past 6 starts coming at the hooves of SPELLBOUND. Bouncing back from that defeat with a front running win over the Menangle mile last start, she will be searching for the gaps to take her shot.
BETTOR ENFORCE (9) did not go around in the Fleur De Lil last week and has not really been at the top of her game after 3 runs back this campaign. With the right trip, this her chance to get back into the groove.
SELECTIONS: SPELLBOUND (1), AMAZING DREAM (4), THE STUNNING NUN (8), BETTOR ENFORCE (9)
SUGGESTED BET: SPELLBOUND (1) to win