RACE THREE
OFFTHETOPOFMYHEAD (10) put in a big run last start and had to settle for a split decision, dead-heating with CELTIC CRUZA over the 2040m. Three-wide the last lap, it was a solid effort and he should take benefit from the run as he was 2nd up from a 6-week break. He will be powering late.
PINUP BOY (3) doesn’t have the most appealing numbers next to his name in 4 runs back from a spell, yet he has also struggled to land a marble in those runs. His closing panels were good last start behind SEEUINNASHVILLE and with good early speed, if he can find the front, he will take catching.
ULTIMATE AD (1) was taken off the gate from the five-hole last start and was too far back in the pack to issue a challenge. With tough gates of late, the peg-line benefits can see him in the money.
RUATO BAY (9) took on a 2nd division qualifier last start and was sent to the breeze from gate 10. Fighting hard to finish mid-field, this is no harder and limiting the burn he is in the mix.
SELECTIONS: OFFTHETOPOFMYHEAD (10), PINUP BOY (3), ULTIMATE AD (1), RUATO BAY (9)
SUGGESTED BET: OFFTHETOPOFMYHEAD (10) to win