RACE FOUR
The capacity field makes this a tricky contest with tempo and positions sorting a few of these out over the longer trip of the 2138m. Super consistent here at The Creek, FLAME LADY (2) has hit the board in 11 of her 12 appearances that include a pair of wins. Gunned down last start when setting the tempo over this trip, she has found conditions where she gets a chance to cash-in.
ONYA DOUG (12) should be close to full fitness after 3 runs back from a spell, the latest when he had no luck at all in finding open road. Back in the pack from gate 4, he was probing for a way clear that never arrived in time. Landing gate 7 to effectively end his chances at his 1st 2 runs back, the gate again is a stinger, but he can make a challenge.
MAFFIOSO GIRL (4) took on a mares qualifier last start when settling at the rear of the small field before trying to take some closing metres off the winner A RAINBOW DELIGHT. The 2138m is the query with her, but she can feature.
COBBLER LANE (9) will take benefit from his latest outing when resuming from a spell. Settling in the running line, he was sound to the line behind COOL AND CALCULATING. In this line-up he stays in the mix.
SELECTIONS: FLAME LADY (2), ONYA DOUG (12), MAFFIOSO GIRL (4), COBBLER LANE (9)
SUGGESTED BET: FLAME LADY (2) to win