RACE TWO
AYE AYE CAPTAIN (9) must negotiate another 2nd line barrier after facing them in 5 of his past 6 starts. Buried away from gate 7 here last time, he was searching for the gaps when 4m from the winner ARTISTIC SAINT. In a race that looks to generate tempo, he can sneak home over a field where a few might be found out by the 2040.
GUY LOOKS GOOD (8) was a winner here 5 starts back when powering home over the top from gate 6 to claim the prize in a slow closing quarter. Given a chance at The Creek at his next 3 starts, he returned here last start when just 7m in arrears from gate 9. He is one that the distance may affect.
ALTANA BLUE (1) looks to have the best credentials over the trip and comes up with the right alley to burrow through. A gritty 2nd last start after sitting parked, he gets his chance to start 2022 on top.
BARBOO (3) fired off the arm from gate 2 here on Sunday looking for an all the way win. Leading dee into the stretch, he was collared in the closing strides to go under by a head. He can feature again.
SELECTIONS: AYE AYE CAPTAIN (9), GUY LOOKS GOOD (8), ALTANA BLUE (1), BARBOO (3)
SUGGESTED BET: AYE AYE CAPTAIN (9) to win