RACE THREE
FIRE AND ICE (1) was asked to do some early work last start before cover arrived over the AP 2138m and was down the lien as VIENNA BOY claimed the prize. Finishing strongly here 3 starts back over the sprint trip when 1.5m in arrears of the winner, he was game from the breeze at his next start. The gate is a huge plus.
JOVIAL JULIE (3) has been in consistent touch and lines up here with a pair of wins sandwiching a 1m 2nd when starting from the 2nd line over this trip. Showing early hustle before taking running line cover last start, she finished over the top to claim a smart win. Settling handy, she can challenge.
GOTTAHAVEAHOBBIE (7) was a Marburg winner 2 starts back when stepping out in Qld for the 2nd time, finishing smartly to score. A beaten fav last start when wilting, he can be sharper in this.
LA SAFRON (4) has been runner-up at his past 2 when using the passing lane, both in 947m events. Only a half-head away 2 back, finding position will be key to his chances here and with even luck can feature.
SELECTIONS: FIRE AND ICE (1), JOVIAL JULIE (3), GOTTAHAVEAHOBBIE (7), LA SAFRON (4)
SUGGESTED BET: FIRE AND ICE (1) to win