RACE FIVE
If drawn anywhere from gate 5 or closer, the chances of BARIKA (10) in this race would look quite strong. Alas, she needs to start from gate 10, which makes the task a little harder. Taking them all the way last start in a 55.9 PB, the win followed five successive placed returns, some when only narrowly beaten. If the speed is genuine, she can still arrive.
GOLDEN LACE (3) arrives in the Sunshine State a four-time winner on the North Island of NZ, including last start at Cambridge when resuming from a spell. Given one local trial to prepare, she was not asked for much in the hit out and stays under watch in this line up.
CAPTAINS PICK (6) was resuming from a spell last time out when tackling a Peak of the Creek Heat. Buried from gate 1, he was trying to make late ground when 5m from the winner. The gate stings.
HEAVY HITTER (7) was snagged off the arm when the field was released from gate 7 here last start. Settling on the pegs at the rear, he charged home when asked for a smart win, look for him charging.
SELECTIONS: BARIKA (10), GOLDEN LACE (3), CAPTAINS PICK (6), HEAVY HITTER (7)
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