RACE TWO
ZARAS A TREASURE (1) set the tempo from gate 1 at the sprint trip here last week and after a steady opening half, dialled it up to set the tempo for a 56.8 closing half. Grabbed in the final strides to be beaten a head, she lands the options, with the only query her winless record at the middle trip.
MONTEREY JACK (5) started from the second line here two starts back and lobbing the 1x1 trail in the run, was able to charge home in the closing stages to claim a 3m margin. Locked away last start and not receiving the smoothest passage, he can press forward to issue a challenge.
THE MAHARANI (2) been runner-up at her past two outings, the latest when asked to sit parked over this trip. Working hard to be 5m from the winner as the race favourite, this looks a tougher.
HIGH ON MONTANA (8) eased from gate 5 last time out and was trying to make closing metres wide off the track when finishing down the line. Just 2m away the start prior, he can be joining in.
SELECTIONS: ZARAS A TREASURE (1), MONTEREY JACK (5), THE MAHARANI (2), HIGH ON MONTANA (8)
SUGGESTED BET: ZARAS A TREASURE (1) to win