RACE TWO
Another tricky open made tougher by the barrier draw where the mare FAME ASSURED (1) is the big winner under the conditions. Eased from gate 6 when returning from a spell, she was strong to the line in the closing stages, running some smart closing panels when 5m from L L COOL J. With all the options, she can score an overdue win.
ROCK WITH SAM (7) eased from gate 6 here last week over the middle distance and biding his time was able to make the closing shot a winning one. Working home strongly in the latter stages to claim a narrow victory, it followed an eye-catcher behind RUBIES FOR TASH. The gate again cuts deep, but he is up to the task.
WRANGLER (5) heads North for Belinda McCarthy to take his 1st look at The Creek. Back in the pack and facing a huge task as IGNATIUS landed the loot last start at Menangle, he can make a play in this.
FEELINGFORARAINBOW (9) was a little vanilla last week from back in the pack and it might be best to forgive the effort. His form prior was super, running home in sizzling panels and back to his best will be chiming in here.
SELECTIONS: FAME ASSURED (1), ROCK WITH SAM (7), WRANGLER (5), FEELINGFORARAINBOW (9)
SUGGESTED BET: FAME ASSURED (1) to win