RACE THREE
Having not led in a race since January, they opted to look for early advantage from gate 1 with MACH DA VINCI (9) last week. Holding them out early, a mid-race blitz from CRUNCH TIME saw him crossed and then from the trail he tried to make a closing play when a neck from the winner. With the early trial and some front-line spice, he can power over the top to end the win drought.
MAKE MINE MEMPHIS (1) was sent forward from gate 5 here last week and content to sit parked delivered a first over crush in pulling clear to a 3m victory. 2m in arrears of BLACK HAWK JOE the previous week, he can get the easy trip in behind the speed here and be ready to shake rattle and roll up the passing lane.
STREET APPEAL (2) made the most of conditions here on Tuesday when rifling off the arm to take control from gate 7. With a steady opening half, he was able to fight them off late. This is tougher but the tighter gate is a big plus.
BLACK HAWK JOE (5) settled rearward here 2 starts back over the 2138m and making a wide and searching run finished over the top to score. Big under the circumstances last start when making an error, he can feature here.
SELECTIONS: MACH DA VINCI (9), MAKE MINE MEMPHIS (1), STREET APPEAL (2), BLACK HAWK JOE (5)
SUGGESTED BET: MACH DA VINCI (9) to win