RACE SIX
MATTGREGOR (9) will take great benefit from his run in the Wondai’s Mate when having his 1st race start in 8 weeks. Starting from this same gate he settled in the running line and was strong to the line in nice panels. Absolutely luckless 2 starts back he never saw space, he can look to catch a ride home here and arrive for the win.
HUGHIE GREEN (11) returned from a long-layoff when cruising home to a stylish win and posting a healthy margin in the process. Not best suited at the mile his run last week was a head-scratcher but a lot of times the 2nd up run can produce that. Prepared to forgive the run and back to the middle distance he can bounce back.
FRANKIE ROCKS (2) pressed on for the front from gate 6 last week and taking control set a strong tempo but couldn’t withstand GLENFERRIE HOOD taking the closing shot. The 2138m has always been a query with him and while he should be leading them up, can he see it out?
OHOKA PUNTER (10) faces a big ask to return at this level first-up added to the fact he was a scratching when slated for his return last week. He has trialled well and his class cannot be denied, it will take a special effort to knock them off first-up.
SELECTIONS: MATTGREGOR (9), HUGHIE GREEN (11), FRANKIE ROCKS (2), OHOKA PUNTER (10)
SUGGESTED BET: MATTGREGOR (9) each-way