RACE NINE
EXCEPTIONAL MACH (3) showed his superior gate speed last start and was looking to take them all the way over the 2138m trip when gunned down in the closing stages and forced to settle for 2nd. Back to the mile is a big plus and from the gate he can come out firing and look to hold them off.
MACH SAM (1) started from this gate last start and with the cosy trip chased home to grab the bronze when 3m from the winner. He couldn’t go with them the start prior and with the cosy trip on offer again here he will be closer to the action and be ready to issue a closing shot.
RAESAWINNER (8) does his best work when saved for a closing shot and from this gate he should get the perfect trip and be ready to strike. A good 2nd here 3 starts back, he hasn’t been suited his past 2.
STIRLING WILLIAM (5) rolled forward to find the breeze over the 2138m last start and after the tough run just wilted in the closing stages. A strong 2nd 2 starts back when working hard from gate 7, the return to the mile is in his favour.
SELECTIONS: EXCEPTIONAL MACH (3), MACH SAM (1), RAESAWINNER (8), STIRLING WILLIAM (5)
SUGGESTED BET: EXCEPTIONAL MACH (3) to win