RACE SIX
ITS MR CLOONEY (1) has been kept fresh since his last start when tackling the Marburg Goldstrike Final. Stepping cleanly in that Final, he worked to the front and was trying to hold them off when setting a solid tempo but could not see it out. A heat winner when 1st up Aus in that Series, he can take advantage of the gate.
RAANI (10) was 1st up in Qld last start when doing her share of early work to secure position. Making a strong closing play, she was within 2m of the winner. That came off the back of a smart preparatory trial and although she garners no favours from this alley, she can be swooping late.
GOLDEN SAND (7) has been racing in nice order as he searches for his 1st victory in Qld, placing in 4 of his 8 starts since arriving. Tough from the breeze last start when beaten a neck, he will need to be gritty again here.
DESPONDENT (3) had the early speed to find the front last start before releasing and then shuffled to 3 back as BIG WHEELS move up to control the speed. Finding his race here 4 starts back, he has podium claims.
SELECTIONS: ITS MR CLOONEY (1), RAANI (10), GOLDEN SAND (7), DESPONDENT (3)
SUGGESTED BET: ITS MR CLOONEY (1) to win