RACE FIVE
PHILANDERING CHEF (8) was a winner here 5 starts back, in early December, when firing off the arm to take control and set a new career PB of 1.54.4. Close to FIRST STRING at his next outing, his latest start saw him beaten by a wide gate. Stalking the speed, this looks within reach.
PEBBLE SANDS (1) fired off the arm at Redcliffe 3 starts back to take control over the 1780m trip and kept the speed on throughout in claiming a 5m victory. Not far away in a qualifier at his next start behind THE IDEAL DANCER, he was just 4m away last start. From the gate he gets every chance.
THE GENERAL (10) was a winner over the 2138, here 3 starts back when pressing on to take control and pulling clear to a big 12m victory. Not offering much in 2 starts since, this is easier, and he can bounce back.
STRONG RESPONSE (12) has returned from a spell in fine fettle, claiming 3 wins in 4 starts and a gritty 3rd placing. Winning his past 2 outings from the front, he has the tough gate to overcome.
SELECTIONS: PHILANDERING CHEF (8), PEBBLE SANDS (1), THE GENERAL (10), STRONG RESPONSE (12)
SUGGESTED BET: PHILANDERING CHEF (8) to win